Category: School-aged Children

Yes, head lice are gross, but don’t panic! They are a nuisance for sure, but definitely not a health hazard — and certainly not an indication of your household’s level of […]

Parents of babies and toddlers spend a lot of time with their pediatrician. Many of those visits revolve around check-ups and immunizations that are required and recommended during a child’s […]

New school, first school, separation anxiety is all part of being a parent. Little ones often become upset when they’re suddenly left with someone else, including milestone events such as […]

Turn the alarms off, no rushing to make sure school uniforms are washed, no running off to extracurriculars and other appointments, the sense of relief is palpable! Kids and parents […]

Editors Note : With thanks to St Andrews International School Bangkok We know that body image is a concern for many kids. It’s a common issue among young people that […]

The answer is absolutely, yes! The prevalence of anxiety, depression and various mental illnesses is unfortunately rising in adolescents as they face the environmental and social impediments of the 21st […]

Keeping your family healthy is not an easy task. At times, it feels like being Bangkok makes this an even more daunting prospect. From the rainy season and its breeding […]

The latest global statistics on childhood obesity were recently released, and the numbers are alarming. The long-term health consequences are deadly serious: overweight children are almost twice as likely as […]

How important is it for children to take multivitamins, especially if a child can be quite a picky eater?  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition, healthy children […]

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you but how do we encourage these healthy habits for our kids especially in an age where ever-evolving technology is constantly distracting them? […]