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One of our families recently asked whether we could recommend some books for her 4-year-old to read at home. It was an easy task; we just needed to ask Bluey and Bingo. Here are some of their favourites, especially the ‘lift-the-flap’ books which are fun and engaging. We like the cardboard ...

Ever found yourself using the phrase butterflies in your stomach or feeling like your stomach is in knots? Stomach issues have long been known to be linked to anxiety and stress. The link between the gut and the brain is more than just a funny feeling in your tummy, and can actually change your gut ...

Bedwetting, sometimes called Nocturnal Enuresis is much more common than you may think. We just don’t talk about it much, even within families. Approximately 19% of primary school-aged children wet the bed. This means that it is very likely that there is another child in the class or your ...

Fibre plays an important role in helping our bodies to make (and pass) a poo! But the world of fibre is a tricky one to navigate so we hope to make it a little clearer here today. So what is fibre? Fibre is the part of food that can’t be broken down or absorbed by the body, it passes right ...

Going to the toilet is such an important, necessary and regular activity but how much do we consider making this our best room in the house? Toilets, of course, need to be functional, practical, and hygienic but as a result can often be cold, austere, and sometimes unpleasant places in which to ...

Sitting on the adult toilet can be a big step for kids! There are lots of things about the toilet that can make it scary and unpleasant. Just the thought of falling in, and the big drop below, can be enough to put them off using it. Here are some recommendations to encourage successful ...

Did you know that the colour of your urine can tell you a lot about how hydrated you are?   Urine contains waste products and one of these is a chemical called urobilin, which is yellow. So, if you’ve ever wondered why urine is yellow, it’s because of the urobilin in it! In fact, the ...

Let’s face it - toilet training is hard work. Just when you are about to celebrate throwing away the nappies, giving away the change table and thinking you are on your way … you suddenly hear from the toilet room the inevitable “Mum … I’m finished!!!!!” … yep – you have forgotten to ...

Children will often complain of abdominal pain, almost as often as they have a runny nose.  The causes of these pains are many and varied, and the likelihood of these will also change depending on your child’s age.  Fortunately, most of the causes are not serious and will resolve by ...