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Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infection caused by Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackie A located in the intestines. Although the infection is usually not serious, your child can be plagued with the symptoms for up to four weeks especially around the mouth area. The incubation period ranges between three …

Clothes are one of the best gifts you can give a new or expectant mother. Also, if you have children, buying them new wear will make them happy and increase their love for you. However, when shopping for baby products, there are several things you should know, especially if it …

Small children have the ability to soak up information. This is how they learn so much so fast and makes early childhood education an essential and important experience. It can literally help to shape their lives. The fact that it can have such an impact on knowledge, confidence, and social …

If you want to explore the health benefits for children that only cycling can bring, you’ve certainly come to the right place. To make things nice and easy for you to get started, we’re going to talk you through a fast, effective and simple way to get your child cycling. …

You want your child to get all the nutrition they need. However, this can seem difficult if they have food allergies. Finding a way to provide your child with key nutrients when they are allergic to certain foods is understandably challenging. That’s not to say it has to be. If …

One of the most valuable things we can teach our children is good personal finance habits. The way that our children learn to manage their money is going to play a vital role in their future. Here are some fantastic finance tips for kids from Rusty Tweed: Be A Great …

Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis and will usually clear up within seven to ten days without any treatment necessary. However, bacterial meningitis is more serious and can be fatal if not treated immediately. Bacteria known as meningococcus, pneumococcus and haemophilus influenza type B are the cause for …

Almost everyone looks forward to summer. Parents hope to spend some time having fun with their kids. But children get bored so quickly. Soon they will be glued to their screens, unaware of your presence. Nowadays, getting kids to go outside is a real struggle. But if you have amazing …

Most children will experience a tummy ache or abdominal pain at some point and for various reasons. It is best to be prepared with some knowledge of natural remedies for tummy aches in children. The Causes Of Abdominal Pain The most popular cause for general tummy aches in toddlers is …

If you thought that dealing with kids these days is an easy task, you’re nowhere near reality, my friend! It’s time to step out from la-la-land and face the truth. Although there was a time, not very long ago, our homes used to be the ultimate kingdom for children to …

Stress is something that we all live with but it’s not something that you often associate with children. But, the fact is that stress affects everyone, including your children. In the past stress, which is the release of cortisol in your body, was a necessary response, it prepared your body …

Not so long ago, most parents were worried about the age at which they should allow their children to take driving lessons or get full access to a set of car keys. Now we have an even trickier question to consider – when should our children own their own smartphone? …

Summer holidays have arrived. For many, that means that it’s time to choose some summer activities or summer clubs for their children. While extra summer activities can be excellent opportunities for children to improve themselves, learn new skills, and find their passions, these extra activities can also be expensive. It’s …

Little kids always have way more energy than their parents. That’s where the conflict usually starts – as a working parent you just want to get things done and rest, but your kids want to play with their friends, ride the bike, or go to the park. You can’t blame …

Motherhood has brought many joys as well as many challenges. One of the biggest challenges that I have faced as a busy mom, is making sure that my kids eat enough healthy foods that provide the right nutrition.Providing healthy food for my kids is easy, getting them to eat it …

As parents we tend to look forward to introducing our children to sports activities. Apart from being healthy and fun, sports can also offer kids a wide range of benefits. While many tend to consider the most common sports, such as football, tennis, gymnastics and basketball, there are also less …

We all want our children to become successful and to do good in school. Many parents may overstep when it comes to homework. But by doing your child’s homework for them you’re not doing them any favours. There’s a reason why children get homework and by doing it for them, …

If your child has just started learning the difference between bills and coins, it won’t be long till they’re asking for their own share. And while that might be a little scary for you – they grow up so fast – there are lots of really good reasons to start …

The back to school shopping list has always been my biggest enemy. After spending all my money on a Christmas Lunch, New Year’s booze and term one school fees….already….I then get slammed with a list that carries on about ball point pens and (what may as well be) handcrafted lead …

Your enamel is what keeps your teeth strong, but many foods and lifestyle choices can cause your kids enamel to weaken. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to ensure your kids enamel doesn’t erode. Some simple changes can make a big difference, here are some of the techniques …