Category: School-aged Children

Growth charts and development milestones are standard equipment for every parent, so it is normal for parents to be concerned if they notice their child is growing less than other […]

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 starting school. Equally, adults […]

The latest global statistics on childhood obesity were recently released, and the numbers are alarming. During the past four decades, the number of obese children and adolescents has grown by […]

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 […]

As part of an ongoing series of articles with Bumrungrad International Hospital, we asked parents to submit family health related questions to us, to be addressed by the hospital’s Medical Coordination Office. Below […]

Is your child all ready for the new school year? Just like most parents, you’re probably wondering what’s in store for them once they settle into their school time routine. While […]

It’s natural for young children to be rowdy and attentive at times, but this behaviour can get out of control for some kids. When these behaviours get out of control […]

Has your child ever woken up in the middle of the night complaining of achy legs, or has trouble falling asleep because of leg pain? It is not uncommon for […]

Dr. Donna Robinson of MedConsult Clinic addresses common concerns about children’s vaccination schedule. Vaccination schedules can be very confusing, especially if your child has grown up in several countries that have different […]

Food allergies can be difficult to identify initially as they present a wide range of symptoms and history of onset. For example, any one of the following scenarios may apply: […]