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Sun protection doesn’t disappear in winter for your child’s delicate skin

Many people mistakenly believe that they do not need to apply sunscreen in winter or on cloudy days. Did you know that the sun is closer to the earth during the winter months? Yes it is and this means that the sun’s rays are harsher and stronger than in summer.

Fever in babies and children

by Mike Marinus | baby health, health, health, health | 3 comments

When a child has a fever we often reach for the meds to get rid of the high temperature and return our babies to normal…but is this the right approach?

Fever itself is not an illness. In fact, an increase in body temperature is a great indicator that your child’s immune system has switched on and is fighting off an infection

Is your child overeating? How you can help

by Carey Haupt | health, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

Obesity… It’s an ugly word, but as we head into the ‘eating season’ take this time to take ownership of it and make a change! A healthy weight is not only vital for your child’s health and wellbeing, but as any woman will attest to, it can also be a great source of anguish.

Helping children sleep

by Ilze Alberts | health, health, sleep, toddler issues | 4 comments

by Ilze van der Merwe-Alberts , Educational Psychologist and CEO of Bella Vida Group Bedtime can be a very difficult time for many parents when the kids refuse to go to bed or stay in their beds. Many parents throw their hands up in the air and say “we just give in...Read more

Would you accept a C- when it came to your child’s health?

by Lindsay Grubb | health, health, health, healthy, nutrition, raise healthy kids | 0 comments

My daughter will eat anything you put in front of her with no arguments. She adores vegetables, happily munches away on broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas and carrots…