In this episode of Dr Megs - Paeds & Feeds, Dr Megs tells you all you need to know about the use of melatonin in children …
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It has been a while since I have written anything for you all, but I can assure you that I have not been sitting back resting on my laurels. In fact, the…
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Conferences, Kid's Health topicsPharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) conference 2019 – lecture
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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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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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Author: Dr. Jenni Silva Clinical Psychologist at Brilliant Minds Psychology What If I told you that IQ / cognitive ability or talent is not the main factor that determines success? And, in…
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Well folks, today we are here to talk about every parents’ favourite topic… Poo! Nothing says new parent like an obsession with all that comes out of their baby’s rear end. If…
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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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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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Dr Katie (general practitioner) blogs today about the unfortunate resurgence of measles in Australia over recent years. She tells us all about why this has happened, what to look for if…
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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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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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Our resident GP (and super mum) Dr Katie, has welcomed baby number 3 to her fold recently - CONGRATULATIONS DR KATIE!! Today she blogs about WHOOPING COUGH - a potentially fatal, but…
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G’day all!! So these last few weeks have been super-crazy busy, and I have been running very thin on time to write new blog posts. Today, I thought I’d whip up something…
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Our resident paediatric physiotherapist, Lisa posts her first ever blog today today and gives us a physio's perspective on the management of flattened head shape in children. Great article Lisa!!…