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Cranio-sacral osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is not just osteopathy for problems of the head & brain or, indeed the very young or old. For most of us - the birth process is arguably the most stressful event of our lives. Even a re...read more
Dealing with hyperactivity
Hyperactivity affects thousands of babies, children and adults in varying degrees. It is symptomatic of a wide range of disorders that affect behaviour, learning processes an...read more
Dental care: information for parents
Sack the sugar Refined sugar (sucrose) causes tooth decay.Jamie Oliver showed us just how much rubbish is put into children's school meals without our knowledge. The same is true of sugar in processed foods....read more
Depressed children: try to understand them
Most people feel sad some of the time but depression is a lasting sadness and a feeling of hopelessness. This also results in a lack of self worth and sometimes feelings of guilt.Depression c...read more
Diagnosing asthma in children: the symptoms
Diagnosing asthma in infants and toddlers can be difficult as many children wheeze and suffer recurrent colds, especially if they go to a crèche or day mother where they’re exposed to other child...read more
Does my child need stuttering therapy
Stuttering can become a lifelong part of talking for some people. However, it does not have to interfere with your child’s ability to make friends, participate in the classroom, make good grades, form l...read more
Does my kid have a cold or an allergy?
These are signs that your child may have an allergy: Irritated, red, itchy eyes; Repeated sneezing: Children also sneeze when they have colds, but is more commonly associated with allerg...read more
Down's Syndrome, a developmental disability
Down's Syndrome is a condition someone is born with which causes learning disabilities, caused by an extra 'number 21' chromosome. It can come from either the mother or the father and there is no way to predict it. Down's Syn...read more
Dyslexia: what you need to know about it
Dyslexia is a language based learning disorder, characterised by poor word reading and poor spelling activities, as well as deficits in awareness of sounds in words and manipulation of sounds...read more
Etiology of stuttering
Although the etiology of stuttering is not fully understood, there is strong evidence to suggest that it emerges from a combination of constitutional and environmental factors. Geneticists ha...read more
Experience the effect of aromatherapy
Aromatherapy, as the name implies, is therapy through smell or scent, or to be more precise, aroma. But the therapy known as Aromatherapy, does not use each and every aroma t...read more
Explaining asthma to younger children
For young children, asthma is a frightening experience and for parents it can be difficult to explain what’s going on. It is hoped that through this website that you may be in a better position to expla...read more
General asthma tips for parents
Do I need to take extra care of my child? Can my child play sport? Will she be safe sleeping at a friend’s house? It is natural for parents to worry about their child’s asthma and it is stressful watching your ch...read more
Growing feet
At birth your baby's feet are totally different to yours. They have fewer bones and they are much softer and malleable. They will continue to change until your child is around 18 years old. At this time theHair loss in children: more than you imagine
Hair loss in children is a more prevalent occurrence than most people imagine. Currently children's hair loss is responsible for approximately 3% of all pediatric office visits in this country.The American Ha...read more
Has your child got asthma ?
Diagnosing asthma Diagnosing asthma in very young children can be difficult because: At least one child in seven will have 'wheezing' at some point during their first five yea...read more
Head lice? A children's problem...
Standard treatments for head lice are available without prescription. Products such as RID and NIX as usually effective. The products contain permethrin, natural pyrethrins, or organochlorine insecticides. Re...read more
HIV infection and treatment linked to heart disease in children
Children infected with HIV show early signs of cardiovascular disease, particularly if they have been treated with protease inhibitors, according to the results of a study presented in the 5t...read more
How children cope with change or loss
Nothing stands still - everything changes. Any change, whether happy or sad, planned or unexpected, can lead to difficulties. Changes can be scary and overwhelming, epecially for young people who do not have ...read more
How do you know when your child is seriously ill?
At what point do any of us feel confident regarding assessment of child illness? There is no hard and fast rule that will flash a light when a baby or infant is changing from unwell to "really sick"...read more
How do you treat asthma in children?
Children usually use the same medication as adults.The amount and type of medication will depend on the severity of the asthma. The approach to treatment in children (as in adults) is to &quo...read more
How reiki works
Reiki is a simple hands-on art of energy renewal. The results of Reiki include an all-pervading sense of inner calm and relief from stress and fatigue. There are report...read more
How sick is my child?
Having difficulty with breathing is one of the most common reasons why children and babies visit Accident and Emergency.Breathing problems are more obvious in young children because being smaller they have sm...read more
How to react when speking with someone who stutters
Stuttering may look like an easy problem that can be solved with some simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disorder. Here are some ways that you, the listener, ca...read more
Infant screening for deafness
In the vast majority of cases (90%) children are born deaf to hearing parents with no family history of deafness.Current screening for deafness takes the form of one-to-one distraction tests ...read more
Is your child disruptive or aggressive?
They may have a deficiency of zinc or vitamin B. Children and adolescents with behavioural disorders and aggressive behaviour are frequently malnourished. Those with certain nutritional deficiencies<...read more
Keep babies out of the sun
Sun Protection Can sunscreens be used on babies and young children? We have no evidence to suggest that sunscreens are harmful to young children when used in small amounts on the face and hands. TheirKey points for feeding vegan children
Infants need plenty of energy. Home-prepared cereals should be made as a thick porridge and not as a thin gruel. Add a little vegetable oil to the cooked grains to increase their calorie content, an...read more
Living with asthma
If you have asthma, it is important to learn how to take care of yourself. Work with your doctor on a daily asthma self-management plan that you are both happy with. Tell your doctor about all othe...read more
Looking after your self as a new parent
Looking after yourself - As a parent you may be focused on looking after your baby and sometimes this means that you don't look after yourself. It's important to take care of yourself physically as well as em...read more
Measles, a worldwide disease
Measles, also known as rubeola, is a worldwide disease that occurs primarily in children. Measles is usually a self-limiting disease manifesting with a prodrome period and a characteristic rash. The peak inci...read more
Migraine at school
The school principal, class teacher and/or school nurse should be informed of a child's susceptibility to migraine. This will ensure that proper action is taken in the event of an attack i.e....read more
Migraine in children
Diagnosis Headache is a cause for concern, and should be brought to the attention of a medical practitioner in order to eliminate other more serious conditions. It is important to remember that the majority of recurrent hea...read more
Myths about allergies
As if people with allergies don't have enough to worry about, there are a lot of misconceptions going around that complicate diagnosis and treatments. Because allergies can be complex and can come from a vari...read more
Natural ways to strenghten your child's immunity
Breastfeed Breastfed babies experience fewer infections than bottle fed babies. Breast milk is vital in building your baby's immunity and protecting against disease. It also provides a complete nutritional balanceOther conditions associated with ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often occurs with oppositionalother disorders, referred to as comorbidities of ADHD. The combination of Defiant Disorder ADHD and its comorbidi...read more
Panic attacks in older children
Panic attacks are not 'all in the mind' and it would be a big mistake to write them off as such. They come on from nowhere and can involve one or more of the following symptoms: racing heartbeat, sweating, ch...read more
Parenting a child with acne - signs of depression
If your child suffers from acne, he or she will need your help in more ways than one. Here’s what to do: Learn more about the condition – search for information on the internet or visit yo...read more
Protect your children: keep playing areas smoke free
Smoking is the greatest single cause of ill health and premature death in England.Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 different chemicals, many of which are harmful. The three ...read more
Raising health children
There is nothing that gives a parent more pleasure than seeing their children grow up healthy and happy. Over the past twenty years, I have had the good fortune to observe many children. The ones I am most fa...read more
Safe play in the home for babies and toddlers
Play is sometimes referred to as children’s ‘work’. It is through playing that children learn many of the vital skills necessary for their overall development. Children will...read more
Seperation Anxiety
This is the anxiety that some children face when they are away from their primary carer. This is usually the mother but it may occur when parted from a Nanny or regular minder. Understanding...read more
Sexual health: take care of it
t's important to take care of your sexual health and, if you have children, evidence shows that it's good to talk about sex and relationships. Young people who talk openly about sex with their parents tend to...read more
Slapped cheeks or the fifth disease
Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease, slapped cheek) is caused by a virus, specifically parvovirus B19. It is relatively common and mildly contagious, being spread by respiratory droplets. Vir...read more
Some information about bedwetting
Bedwetting is when a child continuously wets his bed during the night. It is only considered a problem if your child wets his bed after being dry or (generally) if a child is not dry by the age of 5 years.Stroke and children
Most people associate stroke with elderly people, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and babies. Strokes tend to happen for different reasons in children, but often the outlook for recovery is b...read more
Stuttering and the bilingual child
According to the recent United States Census, one in seven, or 31.8 million, people in the United States speak a language other than English in the home. It is unknown how many people who stutter are bilingualread moreStuttering: finding help
How can you tell if your child has a stuttering problem? If your child has been stuttering for only a few days or weeks, it’s very alarming but it is probably best to wait to see how the stuttering changes. Waiting a ...read more
Stuttering: risk factors
Family history There is now strong evidence that almost half of all children who stutter have a family member who stutters. The risk that your child is actually stuttering instead of just having normal d...read more
Sun protection for children
Sun damage in childhood is one of the most important causes of skin cancer in adults. Not only is children's skin more vulnerable to damage by the sun's rays...read more
