| Selective mutism Selectively Mute Children will speak in some situations, but be silent in others. Gabrielle Shoreman shares her experience as a mother of a selectively mute child. |
| Why is it important for my child to be immunised? A preventative measure that is worth taking. |
| Psoriasis Psoriasis is uncommon in children, and then usually presents in late childhood. |
| Rashes This symptom is often a cause of great concern amongst parents, especially when it is of rapid onset and florid. |
| Roseola Infantum And other rashes with florid names… |
| Splinters What to do in an emergency. |
| Penis caught in zip This is the sort of condition you expect to see alongside the child with a saucepan on his head. |
| Pneumonia Fortunately uncommon in this country, this is a serious infection of the lung. |
| Poisoning Poisoning may conjure up images of shady characters in Victorian times adding arsenic to tea, but is a potential threat to children. |
| Meningitis and Septicaemia Can you tell the difference? |
| Vitamin K What’s the best way of getting a dose of Vitamin K? |
| Sticky Eye A sticky eye does not always mean that there is an infection and so does not always require antibiotics. |
| Sleeplessness in children They are tired, but why won’t they sleep? Tips from Dr David Garwood. |
| Septicaemic rash How to spot the serious rash and what to do. |
| Diarrhoea Diarrhoea – the explosive uncontrollable evacuation of the bowels which can leave you in a terrible mess. Understanding how it happens can help you avoid it entirely. |
| Eczema a persistent fiend A childhood condition that often persists into adulthood, eczema can have you itching, wriggling and scratching all night long. |
| Jaundice Fear not - the yellow peril is actually a normal event. |
| Hay Fever This condition can range from the amusing novelty of a good hearty sneeze to the absolute misery of constantly itching eyes, roof of the mouth and nose, and a clear nasal discharge. |
| Heat stroke Not surprisingly, a very uncommon problem in the UK! |
| German measles (Rubella) Every parent's favourite rash. |
| Glue Ear and Grommets A sticky problem with an easy solution. |
| Gluten sensitivity and Coeliac Disease A drug-free solution to an uncomfortable problem which affects children and adults alike. |
| Food Allergies Pinpointing a food allergy can prove to be extremely difficult. Being aware of what goes into the body is an excellent starting point. |
| Febrile Fits A symptom that turns an otherwise trivial illness into a major episode of anguish for parents. |
| Creepy crawlies on the skin, slimy creatures deep within Discovering the joys of living nature in your child’s hair can be an alarming sight. Preparing yourself for the worst means you'll cope with every situation. |
| Asthma…it’s a wheeze A severe asthma attack can be a frightening experience for any child. Learning about, and accepting the condition can make the potential experience not as scary. |
| Headlice How to spot headlice and nits, and what to do about them. |
| Colic What is colic and what can I do about it? |
