Why Modern Kids Have Weaker Arches and What Podiatrists Recommend
Screen time weakens children's foot arches. Podiatrists reveal the risks and simple strategies for stronger, healthier feet.
Kid's Health
Sorting out your child's health can feel like a big job, especially as they grow from little ones with simple stuff like wonky eyes or teething woes to teens facing trickier things. Here's some straightforward tips to help you along the way...
Verrucas in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
A straightforward guide to children's verrucas: what causes them, how to spot the signs, and treatment choices – from everyday pharmacy remedies to podiatrist options including cutting-edge microwave therapy.
Solving Teenage Sleep Problems
Is your teenager having sleep problems? This article looks at the common causes of teenage sleep problems and how they could be solved.
All About Growth and BMI Charts
An overview of growth charts and BMI charts. Includes rankings for BMI chart percentiles.
Beat Winter Lethargy
Boredom often sets in for even the most imaginative of children in the winter. This article offers a selection of activities to help beat winter lethargy.
Bed-Wetting
Bedwetting can be a real worry, but it's actually very common. Discover the causes and practical ways of dealing with bedwetting in children.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
A look at Body Dysmorphic Disorder -- its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Clumsy Children and Dyspraxia
All children are clumsy sometimes, but for some children, the condition dyspraxia could be the underlying cause. Find out all about it, the symptoms and treatment.
Developing Good Oral Hygiene
Developing good oral hygiene is your first line of defence for healthy teeth and gums. This article advises parents on developing good oral hygiene with their children.
Doctors, Dentists and Kids
Help your child develop healthy habits, by getting them used to going to the doctor and dentist.
Dyslexia in Children
A look at the signs that may indicate that a child or adult is dyslexic, divided by age group. Encourages parents to seek a professional diagnosis.
Encouraging a Healthy Attitude
Teenagers are faced with a variety of decisions every day, and not all of them lead to a healthy lifestyle. Discuss healthy attitudes and activities with your teen to make sure you both understand all aspects of a healthy life.
Glasses, Braces, and Self Esteem
Ideas about encouraging children and teens to celebrate their unique talents and skills instead of focusing merely on looks and worrying about being "different."
Hearing Problems
A look at hearing problems in infants and children, including causes, methods of diagnosis, and possible treatment options.
Obesity in Teens
Worried that your teen could be obese? Find out the leading causes of obesity and what you, as parents, can do to help your teen.
Orthodontic Treatments
A look at orthodontic treatments to correct malocclusion, or dental misalignments. Includes information about treatment options as well advancements in orthodontic appliances.
Persistent Ear Infections
It's no fun being susceptible to persistent ear infections. Find out why some children may have an increased risk and the symptoms involved.
Promoting Teen Health
This article discusses methods of showing your teenager the meaning of a healthy lifestyle, and encouraging healthful living in their daily lives.
Psoriasis in Children
A look at psoriasis, or plaque psoriasis -- a condition that causes patches of red, scaly skin, including tips for helping kids understand and manage the condition.
Specs vs Contact Lenses
If your kids need glasses, what are the best options and should you consider contact lenses? Discover the facts about glasses and lenses.
Speech Therapy
Nearly 5% of children entering school in the UK have speech, language or swallowing difficulties. This article answers a variety of questions commonly asked about speech therapy for children.
Stuttering in Children
Stuttering in children can be a real worry to parents. Find out why it occurs, what you can do about it and how you can do the best to help your child.
Talking to Kids About Illness
Speaking with your children about an illness can be an awful experience. This article suggests methods of talking to kids about illness, and offers advice on finding support when needed.
Talking to Teens About Sex
Ideas about talking to teenagers about sex and its possible consequences, including teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Teenager Depression
A look at depression in teenagers -- the symptoms, causes, and treatments. Includes tips for helping your teenage child cope with depression.
Teenager Skin Care
A look at proper teenage skin care including cleansing, sun protection, and acne treatments.
Visual Problems
Visual impairments vary between easily corrected to a severe handicap. This article describes common visual impairments in the UK, and offers advice on how to have visual impairments diagnosed.
Helping Your Child through an Unplanned Pregnancy
Advice for helping a child through an unplanned pregnancy; includes helping her to explore her options and then supporting her choices.
