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Everything you need to know about the most common childhood health conditions, including tips for looking after your poorly child at home.

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Learn the symptoms of common childhood health issues to look out for, plus get tips on looking after your poorly child.

The 10 symptoms you should never ignore

Kids are always picking up bugs and getting high temperatures, it's par for the course.…

Head lice and nits: the symptoms and treatment

With one in three schoolchildren getting nits each year, knowing how to deal with them is a…

Ear infections in children: a complete guide for parents

While their immune systems are developing, children will often pick up colds and viruses,…

'Martha's Rule' to be rolled out in hospitals following 'preventable' death of girl, 13

Martha's parents have spent years campaigning for the rule that will enable patients and…

Get tips on ways to protect your child's mental health and help them grow up happy.

What to do if your child's being bullied: a parent's guide to bullying

We all want our children to love going to school – so what do you do if you find out your…

19 fun and easy mindfulness activities for kids

Mindfulness can help kids learn to focus, manage their impulses and cope with stress and…

6 things kids need to see you do to feel loved

You love your child unconditionally. Yet as any busy mum knows, it can be hard enough to…

New study finds worrying link between energy drinks and suicidal thoughts in children

Energy drinks were found to be 'harmful to the mental and physical health of children and…

Shouting at children can be ‘as damaging as sexual abuse’, study finds

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Learn which vaccinations your child needs, plus discover top child health tips from the experts.

The flu vaccine for babies and children: what you need to know

No one wants their child to get the flu, but as a parent it can be hard to decide whether…

9 things paediatricians wish parents knew

From temperatures and weird rashes to *that* hacking cough, it can often feel like your…

12 things dentists wish parents wouldn't do

Getting your child to brush her teeth is probably an ongoing battle in your house. But…

'I paid £260 to stop my children getting chickenpox'

And it was worth every penny, says Joanna Lovell, a mum of 2 who vaccinated her children…

Parents urged to get life-saving cancer jab for their teens

The number of school children having the vaccine has fallen, sparking fears they are at…