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Toddler Behaviour
Why does my child only act up for me?
First things first, this is actually a good thing! No really, stick with us. It’s actually very normal for babies to be little angels for everyone else and then scream, cry, winge, refuse to nap or eat and just generally...
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Signs & Symptoms
Understanding your child’s fevers
Fever is incredibly common in children. Having an understanding of why children (and adults) can develop a fever is important. There are many myths about fever, the number one being that a fever is the actual illness. Fever is not the illness, it is the body’s natural response when we get an infection (eg. a virus or bacteria). Our bodies are incredibly smart. Many viruses and bacteria cannot survive in a ‘hot’ environment, so our...
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Preschooler Development
The difference between rewards and bribes
Before figuring out whether it’s ok to use rewards or bribes, you should have a clear understanding of what they mean. Many times parents believe rewarding and bribing are the same and apply the same...
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Development Tips
5 ways to help your child have a healthy relationship with their mental health
With Covid-19 and lockdowns, our little one's lives have been completely turned upside down over the last two years and so it's never been more important to arm them with the right tools to be able to understand and accept their feelings.
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Recipes
Salmon and millet rissoles
Most kids love to eat anything they can shovel into their mouth at one go. These salmon rissoles are great for doing just that! Serve with a sweet home-made tomato salsa or a cucumber and yoghurt relish. They make a great lunchbox snack.
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At-home Activities
10 easy science experiments you can do with your kids at home
It’s never too early to get your little ones involved and excited by STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Science is officially cool!
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Sexual Development
Body safety education: Starting them early
Children can learn at an early age, who can and can not, touch their private body parts and under what circumstances. We know that perpetrators of abuse will most often target children who do not know the correct name...
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Signs & Symptoms
A parents guide to gastro: Here’s what you need to know
The dreaded hour your child wakes up in the middle of the night with vomit in their sheets and hair. You know things will only get worse for a few days. Perhaps some diarrhoea to follow, and the fear...
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Hygiene & Keeping Clean
What is fluoride and how does it protect our teeth?
Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are four main steps in keeping a healthy mouth, these include eating a diet low in sugar, brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting a dentist...
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first aid
Choking risks and hazards: 4 tips to prevent choking
Kids love to put everything in their mouths. We understand that this is developmentally normal, however, when busy little bodies run around with objects in their mouth the risk of choking is high...
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Signs & Symptoms
Bites and stings
Living in Australia we all know they’re around, those creepy-crawlies, slithery, stinging creatures that inhabit the planet with us. We are fortunate enough to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, it is inevitable that our paths will cross. Biting/stinging insects may join us on the family picnic. Jellyfish lurk in the waves during a day at the beach. A brown snake may happen to pass through the tables of a child’s birthday party (a first-hand experience). While...
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Health & Wellbeing
Is Melatonin safe for children?
Learn how to support your child's sleep by focusing on natural solutions. Understand when Melatonin as a sleep aid is suitable, and how it can affect your child.
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Understanding your child’s fevers
Fever is incredibly common in children. Having an understanding of why children (and adults) can develop a fever is important. There are many myths about fever, the number one being that a fever is the actual illness. Fever is not the illness, it is the body’s natural response when we get an infection (eg. a virus or bacteria). Our bodies are incredibly smart. Many viruses and bacteria cannot survive in a ‘hot’ environment, so our...
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first aid
Button batteries – do you know the dangers?
“Inside the battery compartment of mini remote controls, small calculators, watches, remote keyless entry, flameless candles, singing greeting cards and other electronics, maybe a very powerful coin-sized button battery. When swallowed, these batteries can get stuck in the throat and cause severe burns. Small children often have easy access to these devices, and many parents do not know there is a risk.” http://thebatterycontrolled.com.au Attached is an image of a button battery left on a piece...
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Signs & Symptoms
Drowning prevention
When the warm weather arrives, it is second nature for us to get the kids into the great outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Parks, beaches, pools, or even just the sprinkler in the backyard, water is an integral part of the quintessential Australian summer. We must remain vigilant around water, especially when there are little ones around. In children aged 0-4 years, accidental falls into water is the leading activity prior to drowning for this...
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