Can My Child Go to Daycare When They’re Sick? A Parent’s Guide to Knowing When to Keep Them Home
It’s 6:47 am. Your child has a runny nose. They coughed approximately 400 times overnight but are now somehow running around the lounge room asking for Bluey and toast. You have work. They have daycare. And now you’re standing there wondering: Can my child actually go to daycare today? Welcome to one of the great parenting dilemmas. Because children — particularly children who attend daycare, preschool and early childhood education — get sick. A lot. And if we kept every chil
Sep 88 min read
Gastro or Appendicitis? How to Tell When Your Child’s Tummy Pain May Need a Closer Look
Your child wakes up complaining of a sore tummy. Then comes the vomit. Maybe some diarrhoea. And your immediate thought is probably: here we go… gastro has entered the chat. And often, you’ll be right. Gastroenteritis is incredibly common in children and usually causes vomiting, diarrhoea, tummy pain and sometimes fever. Most children recover with supportive care at home, particularly keeping a close eye on their hydration. But here’s where your Sick Sense comes in. Some of t
Aug 256 min read
Cow’s Milk Anaemia: The Hidden Cause of Iron Deficiency in Toddlers
Have you heard of cow’s milk anaemia? Most parents haven’t. Yet one of the most common causes of iron deficiency in toddlers is something many families keep in the fridge every day: cow’s milk. Before we blame dairy altogether, it’s important to understand that cow’s milk is not unhealthy. It provides important nutrients such as calcium, protein and vitamins that support growing children. The problem arises when young children drink too much of it. What Is Cow’s Milk Anaemia?
Jun 114 min read
