Antibiotics: what are they and when does my child need them? Also, how to use antibiotics correctly and side effects of antibiotics.
Kids and Teens Health
Video: Mild head injury – Dr Golly
Across Australia, every year, more than 15,000 children and young people – mostly boys – are admitted to hospital for a head injury from sport, accidents or falls. They’re really common, so it’s helpful to know whether a trip to your GP or Emergency Department is actually needed.
Simple rules for child-rearing
10 useful rules to bringing up children.
Childhood smarts a healthy trait
Higher intelligence in childhood may be associated with a lower risk of death later in life.
Video: Boredom
Although more obvious in children, we all experience boredom at some time. Adults usually ignore it and move on, but prolonged boredom should not be ignored. Find out how to make boredom work for you.
Video: Dental care – Dr Golly
Dr Golly talks teeth. How best to care for your child's baby teeth and adult teeth and what to do in the case of a tooth injury, such as when a tooth is knocked out.
Children’s foot health
Tips for taking care of your child`s feet. Information about babies' and toddlers' feet, walking, normal development and problems, choosing shoes and more.
Video: Are headphones harming children’s hearing?
There’s a link between listening to music on headphones and high-frequency hearing loss in children.
Video: Asthma – Dr Golly
Asthma is caused by excessive narrowing of the small airways within our lungs, as well as the overproduction of mucus. Let’s jump to the whiteboard and take a look at the lungs – and exactly what happens when asthma decides to attack.
Knock knees
Knock knees (genu valgum) is common in young children. The legs usually straighten as the child grows.