Easter will be here before we know it and many a parent will be bracing themselves for the upcoming sugar-fest. We know chocolate isn’t exactly a health food and Creme Eggs, with their sweet fondant centre, are particularly naughty (and delicious). But one mum has worked out EXACTLY how much sugar is contained in a… Read More »
Vaccines are universally backed by respected scientists and federal agencies, but that isn’t enough to convince every parent to vaccinate their children. The decision to fly in the face of near universal scientific opinion doesn’t come as a result of a lack of intellect, however, as experts who have studied vaccines and immunology acknowledge that… Read More »
In many ways, Max is a typical 14-year-old. He eschews soft music in favour of rock and heavy metal, likes to wear hoodies, giggles when he’s nervous and has a flair for drawing animals. He can be opinionated and sarcastic one moment, shy and withdrawn the next. His insecurities, however, run deeper than run-of-the-mill teenaged… Read More »
What Is Noonan Syndrome? Noonan syndrome is a condition that some babies are born with. It causes changes in the face and chest, usually includes heart problems, and slightly raises a child’s risk of blood cancer (leukemia). Noonan syndrome is a pretty common condition, affecting 1 in 1,000–2,500 babies. What Are the Signs & Symptoms… Read More »