Dental
Tips for a great trip to the dentist…Taking your child to the dentist.
Some children fear impending dental procedures or even dental well-child visits.
Children's Health
DIY Father’s Day Craft
#1 Dad Trophy DIY Father’s day craft. Your child can decorate the cups as they please: paint, draw, add stickers, ribbons etc. You can even fill your trophy with some of Dad’s favourite things.
Children's Health
Free Valentine’s Day printables for your child’s lunchbox!
Download the free printable Valentine’s Day lunch box notes and send your little one to school with a note of love every day leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Children's Health
Warts and children. Debunking some of the most common myths.
If you want to know the best ways to prevent and treat warts, it’s crucial to know what’s true and what’s false. We debunk some common myths about warts and set the record straight.
Medical
Is my child suffering from a cold or winter allergies?
Winter allergies and a cold are two different things; a common cold is a viral infection of a child’s nose and throat (upper respiratory tract).
Children's Health
Good night. Sleep tight
Sleep is an essential part of everyone’s routine and an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that kids who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behaviour, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health
Children's Health
Turn the morning to-do list into a fun placemat!
This placemat with a checklist was designed for kids to help them get ready for school in the mornings.
Children's Health
Mmmm, for milk and dairy
The South African food-based dietary guidelines advise that dairy should be consumed daily.
Children's Health
Sugar, spice, and all things nice
How do you, as a parent, navigate family gatherings, celebrations, and sweet treats that are given to your child?
Children's Health
Creating positive healthcare experiences
Children don’t necessarily look forward to going to a doctor or dentist.
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