Understanding your child’s gross motor skills
Each child is unique and develops at a different rate. However, there are certain gross motor skill milestones that need to be reached to ensure your child’s healthy development.
More about meningitis
Meningitis is the infection and inflammation of the membranes (meninges) that surround the brain. Bacterial meningitis can be fatal for babies and young children.
Could my child have a learning disorder?
There is a relatively new classification that groups reading-related (dyslexia) and maths-related (dyscalculia) disorders under a single umbrella. It’s known as Specific Learning Disorder.
Why do some children pull their hair?
A compulsive habit, such as hair-pulling, can occur at any age and is often a sign of anxiety.
From sweetheart to monster: What tweens need from a parental relationship
These years can be challenging. Take heart. Harsha Kalanjee, a clinical psychologist at Mediclinic Sandton, offers expert advice about what tweens need from a parental relationship.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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It takes a village
Raising children is one of the most important, but also the most daunting job in the world. Here’s why accepting advice and input from external caregivers can help.
My child has a lisp – should I be concerned?
Even if it’s adorable, pronouncing words incorrectly is a hard habit to break when your child is older. Early intervention can help.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Raising children in the digital age
In a world where children are ‘born’ with digital technology, it’s important to help them learn healthy ways to use this medium.
Is my child’s rash serious?
Childhood rashes are common – and mostly harmless. But some might require medical treatment.
How singing helps your child’s development
Endless repetition of nursery rhymes and jingles is not a bad thing. It helps your child broaden their vocabulary – and strengthens their lungs.
Help for asthma attacks
No parent wants to watch their child gasping for breath. Know how to handle your child’s acute asthma attack at home – and at school.
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