Tag childhood
Sports and head injuries: what you need to know
Winter sport is well and truly under way. For many of you (myself included) that means contact sport time of the year. This year my son is playing U10 AFL and proper tackling is upon us (eek). With the increase in age…
Allergies: your whirlwind tour
In Australia, over half a million people have a diagnosed food allergy. We have one of the highest rates of food allergies with an astounding 1 in 10 babies born developing food allergies. The medical research into this area is promising,…
First aid: when is the right time to teach children
Parents often ask me when they should start teaching their children first aid. Everyone that knows me, knows that I believe that first aid is a fundamental life skill. As I look at how my children (aged 7 and 9…
Breathing symptoms: the subtle signs to watch for
Over the last few weeks my family has been battling the usual “change of season” colds, viruses, heavy breathing and coughs. The fluctuating temperatures can be a trigger for young, sensitive airways and for those with Asthma. All too often…
Childhood scrapes and grazes: what is the right first aid?
The holiday season is here!! The weather is warm, kids are playing, the bikes, scooters and skates are out…. some might even be learning to ride a bike for the first time. Unless you wrap them in cottonwool, wounds, grazes…