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Heart Kids

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:47:52 PST

Did you know that six children are born each day in Australia with a Congenital Heart Disease/Defect (CHD) -making CHDs the most common of all birth defects and affecting one in every 100 babies? It is also a fact that there is no cure for CHDs - and its time to do something about it.

Homoeopathy Explained

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:23:50 PST

Bub Hub asked Brisbane homoeopath, Patricia Hatherly, if she could provide our readers with an insight into the conditions that homoeopaths could treat from pre-pregnancy through to childhood - all naturally! Here's our 'interview'...

Pregnancy Ailments & Tips

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:13:56 PST

Pregnancy can bring with it ailments ranging from the slightly odd to the totally uncomfortable. Here's a guide to coping with 10 common conditions.

Lunchbox Tips

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:58:51 PST

Children are precious, and deserve the best start to life. By helping them to establish healthy eating habits early on, you can ensure that your children thrive, are energetic, have early protection from many illnesses (such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes and tooth decay) and develop a positive association with food. There is no doubt that our relationship with food is formed early on, with parents and caregivers exerting a strong influence over these attitudes.

Mosquitoes

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:41:13 PST

Just picture it... a balmy evening in the backyard, BBQ sizzling, kids playing happily and cool drink in hand. Perfect except for the whine of a dive bombing mosquito. Second only on the irritation ladder to the lone mosquito in the dark who won't let you get to sleep at night. Here's a few remedies for you to try!

Choosing the Right Child Care

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:28:40 PST

With the wide variety of options available, finding and securing care for your child may seem like an insurmountable task and one of those jobs that's easier to keep putting off for another day. However, if you know when you are returning to employment and/or when you would like care to start, it's best to start the search early.

Is the Perfect Parent a Mythological Creature?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:09:22 PST

In the wake of her new book release, No Sweat Parenting, we invited author Renée Mill to share with us her thoughts on pressures that today's parents are experiencing and whether or not the load can be lightened.

Top Tips for How to Meet Other Parents

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:13:13 PST

When you have a new baby, you can feel isolated, left at home all day. You are not the only one! There are many other new parents in your local area and it's easy to meet up at playgroups and other organised activities. Read our top tips.

Complementary Therapies Overview

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:56:44 PST

Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine... Find out what these complementary therapies can do for you.

Helping Yourself to a Better Birth

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:49:19 PST

Many women believe that birth is painful and something that has to be 'endured'. However, it is the medicalisation of birth that has led many women and those around them to lose confidence in women's ability to give birth without interventions, or without others telling them what to do.

Do You Have A Fussy Eater?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:40:30 PST

Inevitably, every parent will face a stage in their child's life when they are not interested in eating. Why is your child not eating? Is he/she sick, jealous of a new baby, attention seeking, tired? There can be many factors, or it could be as simple as their growth pattern. Children's food needs vary depending on their rate of growth and level of physical activity.

I Want a Doula

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:13 PST

"I want a doula for this birth, what do you think about them?" Jodie asked. I'm a midwife and people stop me in the street to ask advice so I'm use to it. I'm usually happy to give advice but this time I was stuck?

Toddler Night Terrors

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:37 PST

'There's a monster under the bed, Mummy!' Waking up to hear your toddler screaming and thrashing around in bed is a scary experience but it's more than likely he's suffering from a night terror.

Multiples

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:04:33 PST

Twins? Triplets, quads and even more...! The discovery of this being a reality in a family is usually a huge shock, as you can imagine! Even if you were aware that you had a better than average chance of conceiving multiples by either having had fraternal multiples run through your mothers' side of the family, having assisted conception or having conceived fraternal multiples previously, the reality is something completely different.

The Importance of Breastfeeding

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:52:40 PST

Like learning any new skill, breastfeeding can take patience and perseverance to get right. Producing breastmilk may be a natural process, but the art of actually breastfeeding needs to be learned.

Good Mental Health During Pregnancy and Parenthood

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:42:56 PST

We all have beliefs and ideas about the way things should be. Buddhists believe that it is our attachment to these expectations that leads us to suffering - stress, disappointment, anxiety, anger and so on. If we can learn to let go of our expectations we are free to take each moment as it comes, to enjoy what we have got rather than focusing on what is missing or not happening.

Pets & Babies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:43 PST

The arrival of a baby can dramatically affect the family dynamics - including the furry members. TV vet and mother Dr Katrina Warren shares some practical advice on preparing for the change and keeping all your kids safe and happy.

Preparing for a New Baby

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:13:42 PST

Having a baby is the most amazing, beautiful and often daunting experience of your lives. The anticipation of what it will be like can be intense as your expected date of delivery draws near.

Pregnancy Exercise - Getting Started

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:08:34 PST

It is important to keep fit and active during your pregnancy. It helps you to deal with the body changes that occur and prepares your body for labour and birth. But, exercise should be taken with care and should be low-impact and non-contact. Particularly suitable forms of exercise are...

Teething

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:06:58 PST

That first sighting of a pearly speck in your baby's mouth is a much anticipated and much admired affair. But once the excitement of discovering your child's first tooth has died down, it's time to start the lifelong task of caring for them.