It’s inevitable that your child will experience some pain now and then – whether it’s from illness, minor accidents, or normal growing up events like teething. Find out how to relieve moderate pain and feverusing non-prescription medicines given at age-appropriate doses.
A measles outbreak in Canterbury has spread to 28 confirmed cases and is expected to rise as the highly infectious virus spreads throughout the community. Now Auckland also has four cases.
Keep your kids healthy by teaching them 7 healthy habits they need to know including healthy eating, hand washing, and cleaning teeth.
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder which causes problems with the development of social and communication skills.
Getting kids back to school can mean they get sick with school bugs like impetigo, school sores, head lice, worms, and conjunctivitis.
Most parents would prefer that their kids spend more time in the real world and less in the virtual one. But is screen time damaging our childrens' developing brains?
Schools around the world are starting to get on board with banning mobile phones from the classroom. Should NZ consider a nationwide ban?
The age at which girls are getting their first period is decreasing. In fact, one in 16 girls in NZ will get their period while at primary school - some as young as eight years old.
Finding ways to help your child get plenty of sleep at night doesn’t have to be a struggle. Read tips on common issues with kids and their sleep routines.
The rough and tumble of play and sports means that kids can suffer the odd knock. But when Rachel's daughter suffered a concussion, she never envisioned years of continuing symptoms.
Find out about headaches in kids, including what may trigger them, treatment and when seeing a doctor is appropriate.
Chickenpox is a contagious disease that can lead to scarring, pneumonia, meningitis and in adulthood, shingles. Find more information on chicken pox and the chicken pox vaccine including chicken pox symptoms.
Stomach aches are one of the most common ailments among babies, children and adults. It can often help to know what kind of stomach ache you're dealing with
The tonsils are little buds at the back of the throat and are part of the body’s immune system. They help keep us from getting sick when germs enter the mouth by killing bacteria and viruses.
