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Little Patients, Big Challenges: The Most Common Childhood Illnesses

Being a parent is an exciting chapter in a person’s life. Being able to watch your child learn and grow into their person. While sleepless nights and messy homes are the common challenges most parents battle, adding an unwell child into the mix can make home life more chaotic!

For new parents, understanding the most common childhood illnesses and knowing how to manage them can significantly...

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Introducing the revolutionary new toileting approach with children with additional needs

With many children with additional needs struggling to recognise the need to use the toilet, and experiencing accidents at home and in schools at all ages, toilet training and additional needs expert and author, Charmaine Champ, has launched a revolutionary new toileting membership support group, “Toileting the next steps”, to help families, nurseries and schools, identify difficulties...

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Breathe Easy: A Comprehensive Guide to Common Nasal Problems

The nose, a remarkable organ, serves as the gateway to our respiratory system and plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. However, many individuals face common nasal problems that can disrupt their daily lives and hinder their ability to breathe comfortably.

In this article, we will explore the most prevalent nasal issues, their causes, symptoms, and effective strategies for...

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Medical expert warns against space-saving TikTok hack that could be “fatal” to children

Are there reasons why it’s important to keep medicines in the packages they come in? What are the child safety risks behind this hack? A medical expert shares his advice…

Mitesh Desai , Director at Landys Chemist explains:

Should travellers swap their medicine packaging for Tic Tac containers to save space while packing? Are there reasons why it’s important to keep medicines in the...

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Sedentary time in children linked with heart damage in young adulthood

Inactivity during childhood could increase the chance of heart attacks and strokes later in life, and children and teenagers need to move more to protect their long-term health.

A new study from the University of Exeter, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the University of Eastern Finland and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2023, has found that...

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Devon Communities Encouraged to Join a Challenge and Move More this August

With the holidays upon us, and longer, lighter days, now is the perfect time for adults and children to get into a summer routine of being active daily. Whether being outside in nature or moving more indoors, staying active as a family or with a group of friends can be a great way to spend time together and improve mental wellbeing at the same time.

To help achieve this, Active Devon...

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Empowering Parents: A Guide to Supporting Your Teen's Mental Health

A third of under-18s have clinical symptoms of anxiety/depression. In today's article, we have an expert view on how to handle back-to-school stresses

Research by Wysa reveals that more than 8 in 10 teenagers are experiencing mental health worries, with 1 in 3 needing professional support, according to standard screening. But most worryingly, young people aren’t getting the help that they...

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14 Expert approved hacks and tips to keep your kids teeth sparkling

Bright Little Stars Nursery take a proactive approach for brighter smiles supporting nursery school children and parents

Tooth decay is affecting up to 23.7% of 5 year old children in England
Tooth decay in 0-19 year olds is estimated to cost the NHS £50.9M and it is still the most common reason for hospital admission in children aged between 6 and 10 years.
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New Campaign Launches for Fathers' Mental Health

Alright Mate? CIC, has launched a campaign to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by new fathers. The project seeks to highlight the often undiagnosed issue of postnatal depression in men. Astonishingly, one in every ten fathers experiences mental health challenges in the postnatal period, or becomes increasingly susceptible to the recurrence of a past mental health condition....

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Top tips to help pregnant women keep cool in a heatwave

As the mercury rises, the team of expert midwives behind My Expert Midwife’s award-winning skincare brand for pregnancy, birth, new mums and newborns, have compiled some of their top tips to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during the rest of the summer months.

10 top tips to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during a heatwave:

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Top 10 cleaning hacks to improve your kid’s sleep during hay fever season

Amid recent news that a 'Pollen bomb' is hitting the UK in full force and hay fever affecting 10-15% of children, many are looking for solutions to prevent those bothersome symptoms from disrupting our children's precious sleep.

With this in mind, MattressOnline spoke with Mira Yordanova, owner of end-of-tenancy cleaning company Top Cleaning GB, to put together their best bedroom...