Parenting comes with all kinds of surprises. If your child has been diagnosed with a cleft palate, you’re likely navigating a mix of emotions and questions. What does this mean for their health? How will it affect their teeth?
Have you ever found yourself marvelling at how much energy kids have? They seem to sprint from one adventure to the next without ever slowing down, right? Whether it’s chasing butterflies, playing tag, or just running in circles for the fun of it, kids are natural-born runners. But have you ever wondered, “At what age is it okay to harness that boundless energy into something a bit more structured, like jogging?”
Nosebleeds, also known in medical terms as Epistaxis, can be alarming, especially when it happens to your little one. If you’ve ever had your child come running to you with tears in their eyes, holding their nose, you know the panic that sets in.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) occurs when stomach contents (acid) leaks from the stomach and moves up into the oesophagus (food pipe). This is also known as ‘reflux’ and can happen with or without regurgitation or vomiting.
Children don’t necessarily look forward to going to a doctor or dentist. Consider these steps for putting their anxiety at ease – as well as yours.
From a stomach virus to flu and COVID-19, a fever is a common sign and a reaction of the immune system to fight pathogens. Fever is also one of the most common presenting symptoms in any child and the cause of up to 20% of all consultations in children but the fact is, fevers are usually harmless and often helpful.
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms that presents to general practitioners. Although coughing is a normal reflex to maintain lung health, coughing is often disturbing to the child and the parents and should never just be dismissed as nothing serious.
As concerned parents, we always strive to provide the best for our children, and taking care of their oral health is a crucial part of that effort. However, in our desire to do what’s best, we might sometimes overdo what is believed to be beneficial. This raises the important question: “Is fluoride safe for children?” In this article, we will delve into this topic to ensure that new moms are well-informed.
Childhood obesity has become a serious epidemic that has gripped South Africa and the world. In the last decade, the obesity rate in children in South Africa has increased from one in 20 to one in eight children. Some forecasts suggest that South Africa will have the 10th highest level of childhood obesity in the world by 2031, affecting over 4 million children aged 5 to 19 years.
The A-Z Coping Skills offers a variety of coping strategies to help children of all ages navigate stressful or potentially upsetting times. To support their mental health, it can help children learn to calm themselves and manage stress both now and in the future.
Mental health problems are very common, if not more common than a lot of the physical health problems people learn how to give help to.
Dr Christiaan Slabbert, an experienced dentist, will be available at Intercare Glenfair on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18 July 2024.
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers that help regulate many bodily processes.
Copyright © 2020 Intercare. All rights reserved. | Disclaimer
