Category: Toddlers

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 […]

Most countries in the developed world tend to recommend the same kind of vaccines for babies and children. However, the immunization schedules may vary from country to country.  For example, […]

Following on from the previous issue on frequent urination part 1 – Pollakiuria , there are also causes of abnormally frequent urination that are not due to Pollakiuria so it’s […]

Mom…I need to pee, again!!! Abnormally frequent urination is a commonly found condition. Pollakiuria is a benign condition of abnormally frequent urination. Not only it is disturbing, but it also […]

Our ‘Ask a Doctor’ section is back! Q: “What is the current thinking regarding melatonin or other natural/herbal sleep remedies for small children? My 3.5-year-old is a terror when tired […]

The new buzz word in January seems to be Veganuary which encourages people to try vegan for the month. As a parent its hard enough to get kids to eat […]

All parents will recall the parrot fashion learning we did with our kids on their math times tables, singing the ABC or getting them to write out their spelling words […]

Everyone talks about the health of the heart, lung and brain. The intestinal tract is just as crucial and no less important for health. In fact, the digestive tract is […]

With thanks to Lorelle Evans, Australian Therapy Services Asia As parents, we want to protect our children and help them feel content and happy in the world. When our children […]

The cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is currently unknown and indiscriminately poses a risk to all age groups. The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Although these conditions are […]