Do you have a child who sleeps as peacefully as a Boeing 737 jet taking off? Does your child seem to snore and stop breathing just long enough to make YOUR heartrate skyrocket, only to restart snoring loudly enough to ensure you don’t get to sleep for the rest of the...
In this episode of Dr Megs – Paeds & Feeds, Dr Megs tells you all you need to know about the use of melatonin in children
Nightmares vs Night Terrors – terms that are frequently and mistakenly used interchangeably. What are they and what to do about them?
Hellooo and HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!! I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year period and are ready to tackle 2018 head on! I personally feel like I need a holiday to recover from my holiday (and those of you who follow my food blog...
Why is sleep such a big issue? Sleep affects EVERYTHING Mood Behaviour Attention Appetite Relationships and social interactions Emotional regulation Learning Etc etc – you get the picture I am a parent. I know how bad it is when kids don't sleep - for them AND for...
Megan is a Brisbane and Ipswich-based paediatrician in public and private practice, and mum to two small children. You can usually find her working hard in private practice at Paeds in a Pod North Lakes and Greenslopes, and in public practice at Ipswich Hospital.
PLEASE NOTE: This blog is written for the purpose of providing GENERAL advice about common children's health topics (and of course recipes). It is NOT a substitute for a proper medical assessment and examination by a qualified physician.
If your child is unwell, seek medical and attention and advice in person.