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The crying baby and colic
Ahhhh babies. They are so cute. So cuddly. So angelic. And their little heads smell so nice... But what do you do when they cry? Like, ALL. THE. TIME. Screaming till they are red in the face, screaming till they are hoarse, screaming till you think their...
Asthma, reactive airways disease, bronchiolitis and croup – what are they and how are they different?
Hi there again everyone! Thought I'd do a (hopefully) quick and timely post about asthma, bronchiolitis and croup this morning as I know it is that time of year when there is so much of it around. Hospitals/GP surgeries are FULL of it, and you just have to take a walk...
Fever in children
So it's that time of year again... Winter. Flu season. Fun, fun, fun. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), colds and viruses are so incredibly common in both children AND adults this time of year. Here in our household, a virus has done the rounds TWICE....
Children and normal sleep patterns (otherwise known as “Parental sleep deprivation”)
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...
Tummy pain
Tummy pain Nothing worse for a parent than knowing your child is in pain or ill and not knowing what to do about it or whether to worry. Tummy pain is a very common symptom in childhood. Almost any medical problem in a child can present as a “tummy ache” and the...
HELLO & WELCOME TO “Paeds & Feeds”
How exciting! I have been wanting to get this blog up and running for such a long time and finally it is becoming a reality! I will try to blog once or twice a week, with a mix of food entries and kid's health stuff, but bear with me, I will be winging it a bit...
Dealing with exam stress and anxiety
Dr Jenni – clinical psychologist, takes a look at high school exam stress and anxiety, and gives us some helpful tips on how to manage it.
Red velvet cake
Multi-layer red velvet cake, perfect for a special occasion!!
Period problems
Dr Tania Burgess is a General Practitioner with a special interest in adolescent and teenage health. She makes her debut blog today with a practical article about the management of period pain in girls.