Deliciously moist (yes… I am allowed to use that word in the context of describing a cake!) gluten and dairy-free orange and almond cake recipe. So easy too. Bung it all in a blender then whack it in the oven. Done!
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Breath holding spells
The common and harmless, but scary-to-watch “Breath holding spell.” What is it? What causes it? How do you treat them? Come find out…
Toddler Tantrums
Tantrumming toddlers. Enough to drive any parents and any person in the near vicinity up the wall. Here are some practical strategies to try with your Two or Threenager (or older tantrummer) in an attempt to save your sanity.
Easy, creamy bacon and vegetable pasta
Easy, creamy, healthy. Kids smashed it. Need I say more?
Strategies to help attention and concentration in kids (non-drug methods)
Non-medication based strategies to help school kids with attention and concentration As I have probably alluded to in previous blog posts, one of the most common presentations to my general paediatric practice are children who have a “short attention span, poor...
Pork tenderloins with a miso & mushroom cream
So I made these pork tenderloins last week and a follower was keen for the recipe - here it is! It is a great entertaining dinner as it is easy and looks great when presented well. Pork tenderloins are a fantastic cut of meat. I love them. They are not usually...
Gifted children and behavioural problems
Why gifted children develop behavioural problems I have had a little run of seeing kids in clinic of late who have been particularly gifted. It is more common for a paediatrician to see children who struggle with their learning due to below average thinking and...
(Cheat’s) Hot hot Malaysian LAKSA
An authentic hot Malaysian LAKSA recipe, with a small cheat. Cuts down prep time, but doesn’t compromise flavour!
Headaches and Migraines in Children
Headaches and migraines in children. How to recognise them and what we do to treat them
Intellectual Disability (or Intellectual Impairment)
So I’ve had a really exciting last week or so. A long time, very good friend of mine who has been overseas becoming a “super-doctor” (read: doing a lot of really exciting, cutting edge research in a world-class paediatric facility (in Canada) for the greater good and...
About Dr Megs
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.