If your child wants to lie very still due to abdominal pain, take it seriously

"I always tell parents to think of these two medicines separately. It is crucial not to overdose the child."

Strawberry marks usually form on the face, and if they aren’t bothering the child you can just keep an eye on it.

With the return to school around the corner I’ve been looking at what steps I can take to help my kids stay healthy over the next few months

Ringworm is a fungal infection — not a worm, despite its name

"Any woman who has experienced vaginal thrush, or worse, nipple thrush when breastfeeding will know that these conditions can be incredibly uncomfortable and will likely want to save their baby the suffering caused by oral thrush."

"Streptococcus is the most common bacteria that causes tonsillitis, which is why you often hear people talking about strep throat. In your daughter’s case, the first step I would take is to confirm if strep is responsible."

"Hay fever, or seasonal allergic rhinitis, can be severe in Ireland as residential areas are often situated near tillage farms, which means most of us are exposed to pollen for the growing season."

"Respiratory illnesses in children occur frequently, with the average rate for preschool kids being eight to 12 viral infections per year. This means they can have a cough or runny nose almost continuously."

"Bones are robust and light, but given the right impact, they can and do break. This force depends on the bone in question, the person’s age, and the type of impact."