It can be a bit of a contentious issue, and many children are keen to have their ears pierced as soon as their parents allow it. But there are safety…
The swine flu jab or vaccination was introduced to help protect children and adults, especially those who are particularly vulnerable, from contracting the H1N1 swine flu virus. The fact that…
Most kids drink milk with no problem, but for those with lactose intolerance, a little glass of milk can cause a great big stomachache. Lactose is the main sugar found…
Minerals are vital components of food. Choosing a diet rich in nutrients requires a basic knowledge of minerals and their functions in the body. Since many children are picky eaters,…
Nutrition experts will tell you that a well chosen diet filled with a variety of nutrient rich foods is the best way to meet your child’s nutritional requirements. That being…
Keeping your children safe can seem like an overwhelming full-time job when you think about the many illnesses that a child could be exposed to on a daily basis. You…
Children who have difficulty hearing can be at a distinct disadvantage, developmentally, from their peers. For this reason, it is important to get a diagnosis on any suspected hearing loss…
Phenylketonuria, also know as Folling’s Disease or more commonly PKU, is an inherited, metabolic disorder characterized by the body’s inability to produce a sufficient amount of the enzyme responsible for…
Cough medicines have made the news is recent years for being potentially dangerous to young children under the age of 2. Many medical professionals advise parents of young children to…
