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Bringing up children invites lots of health advice. Often it's well meant but seldom is it the same. Your doctor is there to help, as are these topics.

 

Parenting News and Research

Food additives could fuel hyperactivity in kids
Some common food colourings and preservatives appear to increase the risk of hyperactive behaviour among children, British researchers report.

Parents' big "sex talk" for kids works better if it is ongoing
New research suggests it's not a good idea to just have that one big "sex talk" with your kids - instead, the study recommends you encourage an ongoing dialogue about sex.

Parenting Information

Stuttering needs to be tackled earlier

In this feature article, Anna Hearne highlights the importance of getting professional help as soon as possible for young children who develop a stutter, and she debunks some of the myths associated with the problem. As a speech-language therapist, Anna works with the Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust (START) in Parnell, Auckland... click here for the full article.

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Medicines Information- Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) is useful information about your medicine and is written especially for you. CMI contains advice such as what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. However, CMI do not contain all the available information about the medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking the medicine.

Meet the parents

Visit the parenting forums on everybody's Bulletin Board and share your thoughts, advice and problems with other kiwi parents here.

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