You’re not there at lunchtime to check they’re getting their veggies – and when they get home they just want to slump in front of the TV. So how can you help your child avoid health hazards? Raise your breakfast game Yes, sugary cereals with cartoon characters are tough to beat, but you can make healthy breakfasts deliciously tempting. Maximise brain power with a smart approach to nutrition. Eggs, contain choline which is important for memory development, so serve up a delicious omelette. Peanut butter contains vitamin E and thiamin,...

From head lice to bad backs, there’s plenty you can do to keep your child safe all school year. You may have bought their new school uniform, fought over their shoes, and invested in all those books, but have you covered the most important part about going back to school? Yohild’s health. Get a handle on head lice One in three children will get head lice at some point during the year. They’re spread by head-to-head contact and children often play with their heads close together. Some people mistakenly call...

We all have an immune system that helps to protect us from disease. In babies and children, the immune system that will serve them throughout their lives is still developing. This means that for little ones, a healthy diet and good hygiene are key. We’ll take a look at what the immune system is, why it’s important, how you can support your baby’s immune system, and how you can support your children’s immune system. In this article, we’ll explore 10 ways to support your child’s immune system 5 ways to...