Feature articles
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26 July 2019
A doctor’s perspective: what it’s like to care for a baby with whooping cough
Anyone who has cared for a child with whooping cough knows how frightening the disease’s signature coughing attacks can be.
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10 June 2019
Five things your baby needs for good mental health
Five simple things parents and caregivers can do to foster healthy growth and development in their baby's early formative years.
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20 May 2019
How to support your child when their sibling is dying
Though the subject of death and dying is uncomfortable for many of us and the experience of losing a loved one can be overwhelming for all of us, talking about death to your child as openly and honestly as you can is important in helping them to
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29 April 2019
Six things we want you to know about autism
Our son, William, was diagnosed with level 3 autism when he was only four-and-a-half years-old. Here are the six things we want people to know about autism.
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08 March 2019
Turn it down and tune in to the risk of hearing loss
The reality of hearing damage won’t be music to the ears of tune-loving teens and tweens addicted to their personal music devices (or loud music in any situation), but the fact is exposure to recreational loud noise is a major cause of hearing
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22 February 2019
Life back in the community after cancer
Completing cancer treatment can be both an exciting and concerning time for families. What a family goes through is tougher than most people realise.
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14 February 2019
How to pack a healthy lunchbox for school
A healthy lunch box is essential for children to focus, learn and stay active during the school day. But knowing what to pack every day can be a challenge!
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14 February 2019
How to pack a healthy lunchbox for school
It’s not unreasonable to assume foods labelled ‘low-fat, ‘no-added sugar’ or even a ‘superfood’ are healthier choices for your family.
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22 January 2019
Should my child be drinking caffeine?
Your teenager may regularly reach for a coffee, energy drink, or other caffeinated beverage. But should your child be drinking caffeine at all?