Ways to Comfort your Little Ones when they are Poorly
When little ones feel unwell with coughs, sore throats and blocked / runny noses, it can be a particularly stressful
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Back to School in Summer
With the schools opening in June there is a hope for structure and worry about health. While coronavirus is top of the list of worries, there will be a resurgence of common conditions and infectious diseases.
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Keeping nappy rash at bay
With all the added pressures and worries parents are facing at the moment, the last thing you want is to find your baby is suffering from nappy rash. A midwife explains how to avoid common mistakes.
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Women’s Health:Restore Your Pelvic Floor in 3 months
Lindsey Woolstencroft, owner of Equilibrium Pilates and Elite Physio and Therapy in Bowdon, Cheshire, has taken on the first VESy lab here in the UK, offering state of the art advanced pelvic floor rehabilitation which can bring results in as little as 3 months.
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Minding Your Mind
Every time a new statistical survey is conducted assessing the prevalence of diagnosed mental health disorders in children, it is inevitably followed by a media wave of debate, discussion and distress. Approximately 1 in 8 children are currently falling under the diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder. So, is the mental health of our children gradually getting worse?
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Beat the Back to School Blues with Psychotherapist Noel McDermott
As September looms ahead and school holidays draw to a close, it is not uncommon for both parents and their children to experience feelings of anxiety. The great thing about the back to school blues is that we know it’s coming, so we can plan ahead and make sure we have in place all those things we know make us feel better when we’re low.
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Cool Baby: 14 Tips on how to keep your baby cool during this heatwave
Babies sleep well in a room that is between 16-20°C but with this hot weather it might be difficult to keep the room temperature anywhere near that. What can you do to avoid your baby overheating?
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Allergy to pollen (hay fever): causes, symptoms and treatments
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Could mindfulness help you?
Free 6 week Mindfulness & Movement Course for women & girls affected by Autism Spectrum Conditions sponsored by Autism Aware UK and supported by Parents in Partnership Stockport. To find out more come to Open Day 25 February 10.30-12.30 & 26February 1.15 – 2.45 pm
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Do I need antibiotics?
– What do antibiotics treat?
– What can I do if antibiotics are not prescribed?
– When do I need to see a doctor?
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Most infections though are caused by viruses and antibiotics will not treat these at all. .
The great British weather, we love it.
The sun comes out, along with all the gorgeous smells of cooking… We can’t get enough of barbeques! Nobody wants to think about accidents when we are having such a good time, but sadly, every year dozens of people are injured. Fact: most accidents involving children happen between late afternoon and early evening, in the summer, during school holidays and at weekends. So there are some things to consider to make your barbecue safe for kids.
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