Why reading matters

How to read to your children more

A-Z Family Health - Toddler

Chickenpox

It's highly contagious and it is caused by a very contagious airborne....more

  • Coughs & Colds

    Sometimes it can seem as if a cough or cold goes on for ages...

  • Febrile Convulsions

    Febrile convulsions or seizures are quite common in young children, affecting...

  • Meningitis

    Bacterial Meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia can be deadly...

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A-Z Family Health - Child health

Asthma

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes....more

  • Headlice

    This is a very common infestation of tiny wingless insects on the scalp...

  • Measles

    Measles is a highly contagious viral disease which can develop into serious illness...

  • Slapped Cheek Syndrome

    It occurs most often in winter and spring and is caused by parvovirus B19...

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Behaviour

Potty training

A complete guide - When to start, toilet training boys and girls, what to buy and trouble shooting... ...more

Family matters

How to deal with bullying

Learn to spot the signs and prevent lasting damage ...more

Baby

Demanding babies

Some babies are easier to look after than others - what to do if your little one seems like hard... ...more

 

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Cuddles
Cuddles could stop future riots - MP

Civil unrest on the streets of English cities last summer may have been averted if the rioters were cuddled by their parents when they...

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