children
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8 ways to prepare
your child for a new schoolPosted on 12 January 2017
An educational psychologist offers advice to parents to help learners start a new school on a positive note.
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5 lunchboxes for the week
Posted on 12 December 2016
Packing food for picky eaters to take to school can be tricky. But mix a bit of forward planning with a smart grocery list and you have the ingredients for a good lunch.
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Your child and rheumatic heart disease
Posted on 5 August 2016
While it’s not often seen in private practice, rheumatic heart disease is one of the most commonly acquired childhood heart diseases around the world, affecting about 325 000 children each year.
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Why kids’ bones bend before they break
Posted on 8 July 2016
Have you ever thought that small children tend to bounce back from injuries more quickly than grown-ups? You’re right, they do – and the reason for that lies in their bones.
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Educational apps for kids
Posted on 21 June 2016
When their usage is monitored and limited, smartphones and tablets can be beneficial to your children – especially if they’re exploring educational apps.
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Chester Williams on raising twins
Posted on 10 June 2016
As a Springbok rugby player Chester Williams used his strength, agility and mental fortitude to become one of South Africa’s World Cup-winning heroes. He needed those attributes again when he and his wife, Maria, had twins.
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Hand hygiene for kids
Posted on 5 May 2016
Healthy habits are best learnt when you’re young. One of the most important, life-saving habits you’ll ever learn is how to wash your hands properly, keeping you safe from germs. A Mediclinic paediatrician talks us through the why, when and how of keeping your hands clean.
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Road tripping with kids
Posted on 14 April 2016
Driving with kids adds a whole new dimension to your holiday. We ask the experts for safe travelling tips. While the soundtrack to your road trip is more likely to
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Down syndrome: understanding the health challenges
Posted on 23 March 2016
People who have Down’s syndrome tend to be at a higher risk of developing certain medical issues. We spoke to a Mediclinic paediatrician to find out what these are.
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Sleep strategies
Posted on 15 March 2016
Sleep difficulties can be hard to handle no matter how old your child is. Dr Heidi Ackermann, a paediatrician at Mediclinic George offers tips for safe co-sleeping and for handling night terrors.
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Check in for your child’s checkups
Posted on 11 February 2016
Regularly monitoring the health and development of your baby, toddler or child is essential. Dr Heidi Ackermann, a paediatrician at Mediclinic George, discusses the when and why of checkups and hearing tests.
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Before the baby
Posted on 9 February 2016
Having your first baby is an exciting time, but working out whose advice to take and what to stock up on can leave your head spinning. Mediclinic Infohub makes it simple, with mother of three Jacqui Commerford sharing her advice.
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Preparing your child for preschool
Posted on 7 January 2016
Sending your little one to preschool for the first time is a major change, both for parents and their children. Here’s how to make sure you’re all prepared.
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Flying with kids
Posted on 22 December 2015
Are you planning a holiday with children, and does it involve air travel? Here are some tips to make the trip easier – for you, your child and your fellow passengers!
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Seatbelt and car seat safety
Posted on 17 December 2015
Wearing a seatbelt saves lives – and so does putting your child in a car seat.
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Should your child wear sunglasses?
Posted on 25 November 2015
You’ll be slathering the sunscreen on your kids this summer… but while you’re worrying about sunburned skin, are you giving any thought to their eyes?
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Guiding your children through stress
Posted on 17 November 2015
As exams approach and school pressures mount, children stress and parents worry. We chat to CP de Jager, an educational and counselling psychologist at Mediclinic Emfuleni in Vanderbijlpark about how to manage your children’s stress and when it’s time to get professional assistance.
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Childhood tantrums
Posted on 8 October 2015
Rage fits can quickly spiral out of control, leaving both child and parent feeling ashamed and shaken. Here are expert tips on dealing with those pesky tantrums.
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Discussing diabetes
Posted on 29 September 2015
If caught in time, diabetes doesn’t need to be debilitating. We chat to Dr Alkesh Magan, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Sandton, and Dr Heidi Ackermann, a paediatrican at Mediclinic Geneva in George, to find out more about the disease and how to manage it.
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The chefs’ kids are all right
Posted on 14 September 2015
Even some of SA’s top chefs find their children picking at their food at times. Luke Dale-Roberts, Andrea Burgener and Reuben Riffel share their tips on getting kids to follow a balanced diet.
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Baby proofing 101 [infographic]
Posted on 7 August 2015
Bringing a new baby home is all good and well for the first few months – until they start crawling, that is. Here’s how to baby proof your home.
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