With Halloween once again upon us, as parents it pays to refresh our knowledge on the effect of sugar on children and their bodies' reactions to a sugar overdose. There is dissent among health professionals as to whether or not an unstable supply of glucose in...
Halloween is an exciting time of year for children. Combine dressing up with going out after dark to collect treats and you have child heaven. Being mindful of potential hazards can help to make sure that everyone has a fun, spooky and safe Halloween. Holly (9)...
Part one of Dr Sam Tormey's examination of the nature of allergies and our growing propensity to suffer from them. Such a dramatic rise in the prevalence of allergies suggests that a change in the modern environment is to blame, rather than a change in the...
This month there is an interesting collection of new picture books; some with an important message and one raising money for Rural farmers suffering from the recent effects of floods and drought. A Flair for Hair by Bilyana Di Costanzo & illustrated by Mauro Di Costanzo (New...
Weaning can be hard for both mother and child, writes Carolyn Cooper. …by then breastfeeding was more about emotional comfort than supplying milk to a hungry child. It was like a vital force bonding my daughter and me completely – the ultimate source of comfort, warmth...
Without some of the structures of days gone by, today’s mums can feel all at sea, writes Angela Rossmanith. “The bottom line is that women want someone to listen to their needs and concerns and help them address these needs. When a midwife who knows the...
Here is a simple and appealing vegie snack that is easy to make. Ingredients 8 sheets toasted nori 125g (4½ oz) baby spinach leaves 3 cucumbers, halved and sliced lengthways 3 carrots, peeled and grated or shredded using a julienne peeler 2 avocados, thickly sliced ⅔ cup (10g/¼ oz) mint leaves ⅔ cup...
Paula Murphy comes to realise that her daughter is being bullied at school. She would often cry herself to sleep. Do you know what question I ask my daughter every day after school? It is not, ‘Were you the best in class today?’ It is not,...
Anne-Marie LeBel gradually learns to let go of her former expectations as her family adjusts to the fact that both of her sons have autism. Mum, I think my little boy is autistic. The pain descended on me all at once, and the tears fell like...
As family life increasingly unfolds around the hub of the home – the kitchen – just how much of a germ warrior do you really need to be? Ed Halmagyi, chef, parent and author of An hour’s the limit, Good Food in less than 60...
