Trusted family health advice from real-life experience, covering childhood illnesses, wellbeing, nutrition and everyday parenting challenges.
Sleep – it’s great whilst you’re getting plenty of it but it’s tough when your sleep is less than satisfactory. Now, I am a sleeper. I love my sleep and I tend to need lots of it but if there is one thing guaranteed to give me a bad night’s sleep it’s a rubbish pillow. … Read more
Every year, 12% of children have an ear infection, which is the top reason that infants need a course of antibiotics. An infection can be extremely painful and distressing, especially for babies and toddlers who aren’t able to express what is causing them discomfort. With children under the age of three, an ear infection can sometimes … Read more
It should be no secret that proper nutrition is the foundation for the healthy development of your baby. While you may intuitively know this as a new parent, it may be much less clear as to exactly what good nutrition looks like for an infant. Opinions may differ and trends may come and go, but … Read more
DESPITE experts recommending a relaxing, screen-free environment in the bedroom, tech addiction to screen time is turning the nation’s bedrooms into a battleground. New research has revealed that over half the nation (55%) regularly use electronic devices such as smartphones in bed, and 15% admit it’s their worst bed habit. More than poor sleep Not … Read more
Taking care of your children and making sure that they are happy and healthy are some of the most rewarding things you get to do as a parent. Knowing that you’ve helped to protect them from illness down the road and that they have endless possibilities ahead of them can be an unbeatable feeling. Parents … Read more
Feeling stressed out and exhausted is a normal part of parenthood- a lot more parents experience this on a daily basis than they’d admit. But what isn’t normal is you waking up in the morning, unable to get out of bed and feeling like every inch of your body is fatigued- that’s burnout, and yes, … Read more
Support your child through anxiety with calm guidance, practical strategies, and reassurance. Learn what helps—and what to avoid.
Your home is meant to be your sanctuary, your place of rest and relaxation. You should feel instantly calm when you walk through the door and sit down for the evening after a day at work, or when you’re enjoying family time at the weekends. Here are five simple ways to help create a relaxing … Read more
Whether you’ve just discovered the law of attraction or have been dabbling around with it for some time now, you probably already know that it has the power to change and improve your life for the better. But how exactly do you put it to use? Read on to discover some actionable tips that can … Read more