Dr. Harvey Karp shares his go-to advice on how to cope with the stressors of new parenthood. Fellow parents, grandparents, strangers, folks on the internet—and, yes, pediatricians—all love to give advice to new parents. We offer breastfeeding tips, sleep schedule… Continue Reading >
Your child is getting older and will soon be expected to perform well in school. Excellent study habits are crucial for academic success. As a parent, you can help your child develop great study habits that will serve them well… Continue Reading >
With just a few days before Easter, many Aussie parents will be thinking about how they are going to keep their kids busy. Educational activities that are also exciting can be hard to find. These holidays are a great opportunity… Continue Reading >
Many parents tend to focus on general paediatric care and, in the process, may sometimes overlook their children’s eye care. Our previous article discussed myopia, a prevalent eye condition that can cause blurred distance vision. Its progression can lead to serious… Continue Reading >
By Dr Harvey Karp Once Baby arrives, it’s easy to put all your focus on your new tiny bundle. After all, they require a lot of care! But in looking after their little ones, so many mums and dads… Continue Reading >
Making mistakes as a new parent is normal. Every parent has done it & no-one is an exception. Parenting a newborn in particular is a complex activity that requires skills & knowledge: the more we have the greater we are… Continue Reading >
If I was to say, “if you do one thing today, it’s to take some time out for yourself” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? With being a busy mum or dad, you may see this as… Continue Reading >
There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. A large number of these people are children and young adults who need early support to ensure they participate fully in education and build healthy relationships to create a better future… Continue Reading >
You have just bought your beautiful baby home from the hospital and you are so in love, exhausted and overwhelmed all at the same time. Suddenly your relationship to your partner has taken a back seat and not only has… Continue Reading >
“It is not just that my kids are fussy when it comes to dinner, I find myself totally overwhelmed. I am stressed out thinking about getting that meal on the table, I am worried about the kids not eating anything…. Continue Reading >
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