Few things are as distressing for parents as watching their baby struggle to breathe. When a baby develops a persistent cough, runny nose, and perhaps a fever, concerns about respiratory illnesses naturally arise. One term often heard is “bronchitis,” and for good reason. However, when it comes to infants, what parents commonly refer to as […]

Vaccinations are a key part of your child’s routine healthcare, but what exactly is a vaccination and how does it protect your child? Keep reading to learn about the important benefits of vaccination for your child and for the community as a whole. What is a Vaccination? Vaccines are medications that can teach your child’s […]

Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchi, the main airways leading into the lungs. Bronchiolitis is more common in babies. It is an infection in the bronchioles, which are the smaller airways branching off the bronchi. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Bronchitis, bronchiolitis and pneumonia can be caused by many different germs, but […]

As schools start opening again and some children return to the classroom, it is essential for parents and teachers to help everyone to stay healthy. Keep in Touch with the School Make sure you’re getting all the information your school is providing by phone, email, social media, their website, or any other means of communication […]

There are many things which may affect the quality of a child’s sleep, and sleep disorders affect a significant proportion of the child and adolescent population. It’s important as a parent to be aware of the various conditions and events which may be interrupting or affecting how well your child can sleep, as sleep disorders […]

There is a lot of circulating information in the media and community about the current coronavirus pandemic, and as a result you may have concerns about your family’s health, and how to best look after your children during this time to limit the risk of them contracting the virus. Evidence to date suggests that children […]

Sleep problems can happen at any time of year but there are some specific issues that can arise when you’re trying to get a good night’s rest during the winter. If you find it hard to rest properly at this time of year then there are some tricks you can use to beat the winter […]

Air pollution is an issue that affects all of us, particularly when we live in big cities like London. However, for those of us who already have problems with our lungs, the impact can be much worse. What are the signs that your asthma is being affected by air pollution and what can you do […]

Colds and infections are very common in children especially during the winter months. It is very easy for germs to spread in coughs and sneezes or when they are left behind on toys at playgroups or schools. It isn’t possible to stop the spread of colds altogether but there are some steps you can take […]

Our mental health can have a big impact on many areas of our lives, including how well we can sleep. With growing awareness of mental health and sleep disorders in children it is becoming clear that these two issues are often linked.