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Archive for January 2018

Fever and High Temperatures in Children

Fevers are quite common in young children and are usually mild, but sometimes the causes of a fever will require urgent attention, even in most cases they can be managed at home. What is a fever? A fever is a temperature of 38°C or higher and it is one of the ways the body fights…

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Supportive Parenting Style

Research shows that there are four main styles that parents use: authoritarian, disengaged, permissive and supportive. Parents tend to use one style the most, even they use a mix of these. The supportive style works best for children’s development and well-being. This involves being warm and loving and providing clear support and guidance. Some ways…

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Rubella

Rubella is a viral infection and is sometimes called German measles that used to be common in children. Rubella is uncommon in America and other countries with widespread immunization programs. However, rubella infection and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is still reported and outbreaks occur among unimmunized groups. Up to 50% of people infected with rubella,…

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What Causes Stress?

There are many different causes of stress (stressors), some of them are external pressures from outside sources, such as the death of a relative or friend, while other stressors are internal, based on how a person responds to life situations. Responses to stress may be determined by cultural background, personality, social circumstances and the current…

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Children Biting

Biting is not bad behavior or a problem, it is a normal part of a child’s development that passes when they learn other ways to express themselves. Biting can also frighten the child who bites. They can feel very powerful because of the strong reaction and attention it brings. However, the feeling of power can…

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Children With a Disability

Finding out your child has a disability can happen after an accident or illness, at birth or you may find out something is wrong as your child develops. You may feel worried about their quality of life and grief at the loss of dreams for your child’s future. There are big changes for parents and…

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Family and Relationship Difficulties

At some point in our lives, we will all experience family or relationship difficulties. This is usually a very stressful time for those involved. Seeking help when needed can prevent difficulties from leading to a breakdown in the relationship or the family. What contributes to family and relationship difficulties? Many factors can contribute to family…

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Literacy – More than Reading and Writing

Most parents know that reading and writing are very important for children, but how words help us understand our world and make the most of opportunities is much more than reading and writing – it is called ‘literacy’. Children don’t wait till they start school to learn literacy skills. The experiences they have every day…

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Living with a Chronic Health Condition

Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health condition? Wondering how you’ll cope? Chronic illnesses are mostly characterized by a condition that is long lasting, has many risk factors, complex causes, a long latency period, and which has a functional impairment or disability. A diagnosis of a chronic health condition such as diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis…

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