Do Sunscreens Really Prevent Skin Cancers?
Not long now and you may be heading off to your summer holiday at the sea, which brings me to […]
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Changing The Homework Blues Into A Success Story
I have recently been asked to give a talk to parents on how to survive and indeed avoid, the “Homework
Drugs And Our Children
The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) Committee suggest that infants as young as two years old need to be screened
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF CO-SLEEPING
Parenting is fraught with tough, controversial decisions. What makes the decisions tough is that there are such varied opinions and
Confessions Of A Sleep Therapist
There is a saying that goes: “The cobbler’s children go unshod”. Simply put, the son of the shoemaker has no
Is Grassfed Really Better?
A lot of us are horrified by how animals are treated in feedlots and as a result, there is a
Vitamin Antagonists
Do you think you eat healthily enough and yet you are still prone to frequent occurrences of infections and other
Depression and Suicide: The Unseen Killers Suicide in South Africa takes its toll
South African Stats 1) 10% of all non-natural deaths in adults and 9.5% in youth are due to suicide. 2) +/- 23
Healthier Environments Build A Healthier Nation
This World Heart Day the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA is putting the spotlight on creating heart-healthy environments, enabling people
ADHD and Diet – is there a link and what should parents of a child with ADHD consider?
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome diagnosed in many children. The exact percentage of children with ADHD
My Friend Cayla
Sept 2014 sees the South African launch date of a revolutionary new generation of toy – My Friend Cayla. Powered
When Children Are anxious About Making Mistakes It Inhibits Their Learning
I often see children who are anxious when faced with new challenges, worrying that they might make a mistake. The
Interesting Information About Your Infant
I was recently in the United States for 10 days to attend a Sleep Sense Conference. The content was phenomenal
Introducing A New Baby To The Family
We forget sometimes that wonderful events, like a new arrival in the family, can also be pretty stressful. If you
The guilt-hood of a single mom
Flying solo can sound wonderful, and as you adjust to a new lifestyle , new surroundings and new friends the
