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Is your child addicted to screens? Here’s what you can do about it
Luke’s parents gave him a cell phone last year for his 10th birthday. Since then, the amount of time he spends playing video games on and off his phone has increased.
Luke has gained weight...
Is it safe to drink alcohol while breastfeeding?
Is it safe to drink alcohol and breastfeed? As physicians, we have always cautioned patients not to. As mothers, we look forward to the occasional glass of wine.
We also know that drinking while breastfeeding...
PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR “BIG SCHOOL”
There are many new experiences, perspectives and conversations that come with the advent of parenthood. Suddenly you find yourself discussing at length, and listening intensely to other parents, on topics that you never before...
5 tips for parents to build communication skills with children with autism spectrum disorder
We are researchers who coach parents to communicate with children with disabilities.
Here are five strategies families can use to help children with autism spectrum disorder build their communication skills, along with examples of how...
Insomnia: How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep
So how do you get the rest you need? We take a look at the top tips from Kevin Morgan, a professor of psychology who specialises in the causes of and treatment for insomnia,...
Home Health Expert Solutions For A Flatter Tummy Expert Solutions For A Flatter Tummy
Easy ways to achieve a flatter tummy:
Don’t skip meals
It’s not uncommon to suddenly put on weight from age 40, especially around the tummy. Some of us try to combat this by skipping meals or...
CARING FOR AGEING PARENTS
Taking responsibility for your ageing parents is often a challenging time; open and honest discussion is important for everyone involved.
Whether you’re 16 or 46, your parents are always going to be your parents. It’s hard to imagine...
DO YOU REACT OR RESPOND?
Making a conscious choice.
Your choice will make the world of difference to your child’s development.
American motivational speaker Zig Ziglar once said there is a big difference in the words ‘react’ and ‘respond’. ‘Just imagine going to the doctor...
How to prepare your daughter to deal with her hormones.
Parenting teenagers can be daunting, and because this sneaks up on you sooner than you think, it’s wise to prepare for this milestone early, ie while your daughter’s a tween – or before her hormones kick in and turn her...
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