Family
Head lice: the social stigma
For some reason head lice still seem to have a social stigma, despite the fact that anyone can get them – even the cleanest families. Lice infestations can hit any family: regardless of cleanliness, social status or personal hygiene. Why the stigma? Head lice can be difficult to control – which is why so many [...] Read more...
Back to school with confidence
Starting school can be a daunting prospect for many children, so we’ve sourced an article with some great hints for mums & dads! How did you overcome stressful school days? – Back to school blues often affect primary schoolers aged 5 to 12, and even those who look forward to returning to the classroom can [...] Read more...
Headlice facts
Knowing what you are dealing with can be half the problem, so read on for some quick facts about ‘dreaded’ head lice!! What do you do if your child has head lice? – Getting head lice is not a sign of poor hygiene, so don’t be embarrassed if your child gets it. In fact, lice [...] Read more...
Back to school tips: being sunsmart
The start of the year can often have some the hottest days, so it’s time to think of being sun-smart at school! What do you do to keep your child/ren’s skin protected during school time? Share your tips with us! – The first day of school is just around the corner so it’s time to [...] Read more...
A healthy back to school start
The new school year has rolled around already! Here are some handy tips to make the transition to school easier. Share yours here too! – 1. Make mornings smoother Many kids go to school stressed out from getting ready. Help your kids get organised the night before: pick clothes, pack bags and set them by [...] Read more...
Four ways to make teens sun smart!
Help keep your teen sun smart with these helpful tips from body+soul! Share your ideas here too! – PERHAPS your teenager doesn’t think sun care is “cool”, but there are ways you can ensure they cover up. Little kids know that if they want to have fun in the sun, they have to cover up [...] Read more...
Childproofing your home
It’s such a short time that little ones are…well…little! But keeping them out of harms way is an important part of the exciting journey that is parenthood! Read on for some tips on how to childproof your home! – IT’S not long before your little one starts to crawl and then walk, so it’s better [...] Read more...
Skin cancer – children
Just as sun protection is top priority for adults, it is also important that kids get into good sun protection routines too. It’s never too early to learn about the effects of our harsh sun! – PROTECTING a child from sunburn and long-term overexposure to the sun reduces their risk of developing skin cancer later [...] Read more...
Beach safety for kids
With warm weather on the way and a trip to the local pool or beach (or lake!) it never hurts to brush up on what’s important when children are near water! – CHILDREN should always be supervised at the beach and near water, no matter what age they are. And it is important to teach [...] Read more...
Baby eczema and nutrition
If your baby suffers from eczema, you know how sore, red, angry and itchy they get and it’s hard to watch when often you don’t know what has triggered it. Have you discovered the triggers to flare-ups? What are your tips? – SKIN rashes in babies are quite common. They can suddenly appear out of [...] Read more...
