Want to know more about childhood diseases or keeping your preschooler healthy? Check out our articles here.
Preschoolers: Health and Well-Being
Allergies
Find out more about common childhood allergies.
Building immunity
Building immunity is vital as we are all more susceptible to colds and flu in the winter – building your…
Drinking fluids
Ensuring your child is drinking adequate fluids is very important. So is choosing the right type of fluid! Here is…
Emergency checklist for sick children
This emergencies checklist provides invaluable advice on when it is a medical emergency and when you can routinely visit your…
Food allergies
This Food Allergies article gives great advice and information on allergies and nutrition for families in New Zealand.
Food for sick kids
This article contains great advice and nutritional tips for invalid food to help your sick child or invalid back to…
Head lice
Head lice are an age old problem – they have always existed in human communities and they can only be…
Healthy Breakfasts
Kids regularly need Healthy Breakfasts — find out why + a Breakfast chart + eating strategies & helpful tips on…
Illnesses
In this section we cover common illnesses for preschoolers.
Immunisation
All you need to know about immunisation for your preschooler
Iron for children
Children need iron in their diet. Read about iron for children — child requirements, types of iron, causes & symptoms…
Oral Health
Oral health affects not only general health – it has an influence on social and psychological factors, influencing self-esteem, the…
Sun safety at school
Schools and kindergartens are very aware of sun safety for children in their care. Read more about keeping your kids…
Using paracetamol with children
Using paracetamol (Pamol and Panadol) with kids can be a difficult business. On one hand, you’ve got a poor, sick…