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...child who has pinworms will have a very itchy anus and sometimes will have stomach problems. if you think your child has pinworms, you can check looking at his anus with a flashlight. this can be...

pet allergies coping with your child’s pet allergies an allergic reaction to a pet is the body’s way of fighting off an intruder. the intruder is an animal’s dander or flakes of...

...child with periorbital cellulitis will usually complain of pain in the eye and their eyelid will be swollen and red. minor flu-like symptoms, such as a fever and runny nose can be present as well as...

object lodged in nose or ear when a child has something lodged in his or her nose or ear, this can be distressing for you as a parent but it is quite common and here are some steps you should follow...

nursemaid's elbow (pulled elbow) active preschoolers, who run, climb and jump often fall over and it is easy to forget that they aren’t as sturdy as their older siblings. children of this age...

nosebleeds usually a nosebleed is nothing to worry about and happens quite often to children and toddlers. however in some cases a nose bleed may require medical care the inside of the nose is loaded...

nanny care: pros and cons before making the decision to hire a nanny over sending your child to crèche, make sure you have weighed up the pros and cons so as to make an informed decision many...

toddlers who bite its part of your job as a parent to teach your child that biting, whilst normal in toddlers, is inappropriate behaviour. if you’ve noticed that your toddler has started biting...

mumps in most cases the mmr vaccine protects against the mumps but very rarely symptoms may occur in which case a child may be at risk of other rare illnesses mumps is no longer a common childhood...

motion sickness motion sickness is common in children and therefore as a parent you may need to take steps to avoid it in certain situations motion sickness is the brain’s response to motion. a...

...children, mono is typically passes through children sharing drinks and putting toys in their mouths. the symptoms of mono include a sore throat, swollen glands, fever, and a skin rash. young children...

moles moles usually are nothing to worry about but should be monitored for certain changes and characteristics moles on young children are typically no cause for alarm; however, it’s a good idea...

...children with viral meningitis will not be as sick and will usually fully recover in about ten days. however, when the cause is bacterial, the condition is much more serious. bacterial meningitis is...

measles measles is not very common today because of the mmr vaccine but sometimes there may be outs breaks in which case there are symptoms to look for if you suspect your child has caught measles. in...

...child has the symptoms of lyme disease, contact the doctor right away, especially if you live in an area where there have been confirmed cases of lyme disease. lyme disease is treated with oral...

...child and fill it with clean purchased sand. sandboxes that have a lid are the best. use your imagination to make your toddlers sand time enjoyable and educational. fill plastic cups with sand and...

playtime: drawing and painting not only is painting and drawing fun, but it’s very beneficial to your child’s development drawing and painting teaches your child creativity, eye-hand...

playtime: building and construction through drawing and painting, your child can develop creatively, physically, cognitively and socially. drawing and painting teaches your child creativity, eye-hand...

playtime: song games children tend to remember things much more easily when they hear it in song children love to sing along and will easily learn things easily when put to music. not only is singing...

lead poisoning how to make sure your child is not at risk of lead poisoning in your own home. lead poisoning in children is not as common a problem these days thanks to governmental regulations...