Developmental milestones in babies and children
Track your baby’s growth and learnings with developmental milestones. Discover when to expect progress, recognise issues, and seek professional help.
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Developing life skills through sports
Sport is good for your child's physical health. Sport also has psychological benefits for children and teaches them important life skills.
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Babies' and toddlers' health
Knowing and understanding the health risks of young children is an important part of being a parent. Learn about health issues like breastfeeding, croup and fevers in young children.
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How your baby gains weight
All babies gain weight at different rates. Understand your baby's healthy weight gain with guidelines on feeding, growth and developmental milestones.
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Raising Healthy Minds app
Raising Healthy Minds is a free app that supports parents, carers and professionals to build knowledge and confidence concerning the social and emotional wellbeing of children.
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Kids and mental health
Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.
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G6PD deficiency
G6PD deficiency or 'favism' is a genetic disorder. It leads to red blood cell breakdown upon exposure to certain triggers, but can be managed.
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Rickets
Rickets is a bone disease that can affect children with lack of vitamin D. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for rickets.
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Neuroblastoma in children
Neuroblastoma is a cancer that affects young children. The outlook for a child will depend on the tumour type, its location and how fast it’s growing.
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Gliomas in children
Glioma is a type of cancer that grows in the brain or spinal cord. Learn more about the types, symptoms and treatment, and where to get support.
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