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Our top articles on children's health

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Summertime children’s health: our experts answer your questions

Whether you're off abroad on holiday, taking part in outdoor activities closer to home, or spending time with your children during the summer break - your family's health is of course a big priority.

Allergies

What’s that spot? 10 types and tips for parents

Are your child’s spots just itchy and sore or a symptom of something more sinister?

Wellbeing

Tongue-tie

Tongue-tie (or ankyloglossia) is where the string like piece of tissue, connecting the tongue...

Wellbeing

The newborn

Many first time parents are often surprised by the appearance of their new-born baby

Wellbeing

Potty training

Today there’s a significant choice of potty styles, shapes, colours ande sizes to choose for your...

Wellbeing

Nutrition 0-4 years old

As a new parent you want to be able to give your child the best start in life...

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Development milestones - 5-11 years

As your child becomes more skilled at using their fingers they'll b able to acquire...

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Vaccinations 0-4 years

The vaccinations below are part of a programme which is recommended for most children...

Wellbeing

Sexual health 12-18 year olds

It's not news that the teenage years are often a challenging time for all concerned...

Wellbeing

Vaccinations - 13-18 years old

3-in-1 teenage booster (Revaxis) why? This boosts protection against tetanus, diphtheria and polio.

Wellbeing

First Aid for little ones

This simple infographic provides some essential first aid tips from dealing with trapped fingers to nosebleeds and burns.

Stress

Working parents are struggling to find work-life balance

Tantrums can start earlier and can last until your child’s fully grown.

Wellbeing

From pregnancy to puberty and beyond - how do hormones affect mood?

Hormones have a massive effect on our bodies. Controlling our development throughout our lives, as well as influencing moods.

Wellbeing

Advice and tips to keep safe and stay healthy abroad

A number of things can help you get the most from your travel to hot countries...

Wellbeing

Helping your kids develop social skills

Why not spend some time helping your kids develop their social skills?

Wellbeing

Get cycling this summer!

The summer is finally here and the motivation to look and feel good seems more heightened.

Wellbeing

Training with weights

The summer is finally here and the motivation to look and feel good seems more heightened.

Children

Keeping fit on holiday

A holiday is a good opportunity to kick-start your fitness regime.

Wellbeing

How to bond with your baby

Registered midwife Rosie Henley offers her tips for bonding with your baby, starting before you even give birth!

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Baby and child allergies: May'13

Kamilla Dougherty answered your questions...

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Our top articles on children's health

Summertime children’s health: our experts answer your questions

What’s that spot? 10 types and tips for parents

Tongue-tie

The newborn

Potty training

Nutrition 0-4 years old

Development milestones - 5-11 years

Vaccinations 0-4 years

Sexual health 12-18 year olds

Vaccinations - 13-18 years old

First Aid for little ones

Working parents are struggling to find work-life balance

From pregnancy to puberty and beyond - how do hormones affect mood?

Advice and tips to keep safe and stay healthy abroad

Helping your kids develop social skills

Get cycling this summer!

Training with weights

Keeping fit on holiday

How to bond with your baby

Baby and child allergies: May'13

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