The second article in the series about Childhood Trauma, Dr Megs discusses how trauma can present in children of different ages, and then how parents and carers can help their young person…
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In this week's blog article, Dr Megs gives us an introduction to childhood trauma. What is it? How does it happen? …
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These pork potsticker dumplings are to DIE for. Now I love dumplings, but these rocked my world - and they were so EASY!! Have a go, I guarantee you'll thank…
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An oldie but a goodie! Tender eye fillet steak, nestled in a cloud of buttery mushrooms and wrapped in crisp layers of puff pastry and proscuitto. Yuuummmm....…
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As always, it’s been a busy last couple of months on the work front for me. Biggest news is that I have submitted what I hope to be my last ever assignments, and…
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This amazing salad is anything but low calorie, but it sure is delicious... and makes you feel better for eating it because it is called a "salad" ;)…
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Anyone craving eggplant? This cheat's ravioli is so delicious, you will find yourself sneaking the leftovers for supper. …
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Time management and abilities in organisation and planning are often skills that are lacking in young people with ADHD... in this blog, Dr Megs talks about practical ways we can help kids…
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Crazy made-up recipe created when Dr Megs ran out of miso paste, and wanted miso-glazed eggplant. Just as delicious as the real thing (well... in her opinion anyway)…
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Kid's Health topicsHow to help kids with DYSLEXIA (Specific Learning Disability in reading and writing)
Today Dr Megs blogs about a much requested topic: "Ways to help children with dyslexia." This article is long - BUT hopefully TEACHERS and PARENTS alike will find helpful hints…
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Fresh, fast, delicious. This is a MUST try recipe. You will NOT regret it. …
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So I’ve been so lazy lately, resting on my laurels… Once I completed my last uni assessment for the semester, my brain kind of imploded into a smushy, gooey mess – rendering…
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Today Dr Megs blogs about a common infection with a bad reputation. Glandular Fever or "infectious mononucleosis." This awful condition is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus - come and find out…
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So a very quick post today as it is 5:46am and we have a MASSIVE day ahead. As usual, I couldn’t sleep, so I got up and started getting ready for the…
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In this stinky topic, Dr Megs takes a look at the very undesirable behaviour known as "poo-smearing" (otherwise known as Scatolia). If you are a parent who has a child who…
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Good evening everyone!! It is yet again late Monday night and I have not written a medical blog post for the week (*face palm*). Sorry! In my defence, I’ve had a bit…
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Is it important to see your doctor when your child is misbehaving? What role does your paediatrician have to play in diagnosing and managing challenging behaviours in children? Dr Megs…
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Delicious, steaming and ridiculously easy to prepare - Coconut Rice…