Topical Issues
Epilepsy- understanding the condition for the good of our children
Each year, around this time we celebrate International Epilepsy day and in June we have a full week dedicated to epilepsy awareness. The aim of
12th February 2021
Each year, around this time we celebrate International Epilepsy day and in June we have a full week dedicated to epilepsy awareness. The aim of
When your child is ill, we as parents want nothing more than to wave a magic wand and take away our child’s discomfort. Unfortunately symptoms
Q: If my child drops his dummy on the floor, is it dangerous for me to ‘spit clean’ it before giving it back to him?
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday 11 January that South Africa would be getting its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of January
“There are a number of theories and methods for potty training and this can be confusing for parents”, explains paediatrician Dr Enrico Maraschin. “If I’m
Eating food and going to the toilet are two very basic human activities but starting potty training your child can be as stressful as introducing
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity refers to a disorder where the individual is unable to regulate his or her own behaviour. There are a
With the first cold snap we all reach for our winter woollies, cosy socks and warm vests. Unfortunately for many children, winter also means painful,
Solid food is introduced to a baby between 17 weeks and 6 months of age. It is at this stage that parents do raise concerns
We know some of the basic steps to help keep our families safe from COVID-19: handwashing, sneezing or coughing into your elbow, social distancing, no