Do you know if your menstrual cycle is "normal"? Or do you have irregular periods? If your period is irregular, does this indicate...

October is ADHD awareness month. Here, our paediatrician, Dr Lexi Frydenberg, sheds light on what ADHD is and is not. Are you worried...

Your baby needs a variety of food textures and practice before they can eat the same food as the rest of the family. Including a variety...

What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand Foot and Mouth Disease is a really common viral infection in kids. It is caused by one of the...

Many children, teenagers and adults experience Allergic Rhinitis (commonly known as hayfever) in Australia. What is hay fever? Hayfever...

What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance occurs when the lining of the intestine (bowel and gut) has been damaged. This damage is...

Jodi Geddes, Co-founder of Circle In, remembers all too vividly what it was like to return to work post-parental leave. She shares the...

There are two main reasons that someone would want to test their egg reserve, firstly to test their fertility status and secondly to test...

Some children are drawn to dress-ups and costumes from a young age. We know that engaging in this type of play has benefits both...

Eczema is very common from infancy to adolescence. It is often itchy and uncomfortable for both the child and frustrating for the...

Quick, without looking it up, what’s the opposite of nocturnal? We all know what nocturnal means, right? Animals that sleep during the...

Hives are really common in children. They are usually itchy and annoying but are also harmless. As parents, we often worry about the...

Did you know that there are many kinds of ear infections requiring different treatments? Which type of ear infection is your child...

Much of the ability to remain calm during labour and birth revolves around understanding and accepting the unpredictability of the labour...

Over the past two years, preventive measures for COVID-19, like physical distancing, mask-wearing and isolation, helped stop the spread...

With winter here, it is a good time to stock your medicine cabinet. Here are GP Expert Dr Bill Bateman outlines his must-have supplies,...

Your body is amazing! Not only do your pregnancy hormones support your growing baby but they also prepare your breasts for breastfeeding....

It is really common and normal for babies to be born with or develop a flat spot on their heads. This flat spot is called Deformational...

Do you feel like you are constantly nagging at and pestering your kids? Our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brander tells us why...

What are developmental Milestones? Our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg gives us the lowdown. Developmental milestones are a set...