Herd immunity is a term used to describe an ability to rely on the majority of a population being vaccinated against preventable diseases in order to protect the remaining vulnerable
Read MoreMany parents give their children a varied and healthy diet yet still give them vitamin supplements in an effort to ward off illnesses and bugs. But, do your kids need
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Read MoreAs parents it is our duty to do what is best for our children. We want to give them the best start. We want to choose the right foods, to
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Read MoreWith the cooler weather upon us, it’s time to get prepared for some of the nasties that rear their ugly head during winter. But it’s not always coughs, colds or
Read MoreImagine you can hear sounds, but cannot process the ‘meaning’ of that sound. Seems impossible right? We do not consciously attach meaning to sounds, they are just, well, sounds. But
Read MoreUnderstanding asthma in children is very important. There is nothing scarier than seeing your child having difficulty breathing. And the worst thing about it is there is not a lot
Read MoreDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), formerly known as congenital dislocation of the hip, occurs in babies at birth or it can develop in the early months of life. The
Read MoreKids get sick. That’s what they do. And while older kids have the ability to tell us what hurts and what is wrong, babies and toddlers are unable to communicate this
Read MoreGetting braces is a sign that your baby is growing up. While some kids are more than happy to have braces put on, others are less than thrilled about the
Read MoreYour baby’s teeth will appear any time from birth to 27 months old, and as soon as they appear a lifetime of good oral hygiene begins to prevent tooth decay
Read MoreEar infections are a painful thing to deal with and one of the main reasons for your child’s screams. They can be incredibly common especially in young children. Ear infections
Read MoreYour child’s milk teeth will eventually fall out but this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take care of the milk teeth. Brushing your child’s teeth every day and helping them practice good
Read MoreThere is nothing worse than turning your back for two seconds only to hear your baby choking on something in the background. However, it happens. Babies and young children love
Read MoreCold and fever myths are always around. We all get colds and flu but do you know how to treat them the right way? Here’s what you shouldn’t do! Rubbing Alcohol
Read MoreNo Tears Bindi Removal No tears bindi removal is all about trying to remove a splinter or bindi without all the tears and trauma. Although having a splinter or a
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