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When your child has eczema, it can feel like you’re treating more than their skin. 💛

It’s the scratching at bedtime.
The broken nights.
The tears when the itching becomes too much.
The worry when another flare appears.
And the heartbreaking moments when your child starts feeling self-conscious about their skin.

Because eczema can reach far beyond the skin.

It can affect sleep, confidence, friendships, school, mood and emotional wellbeing — and it can leave parents feeling exhausted, helpless and constantly searching for something that will finally help.

But there is hope.

Eczema care is changing. From understanding the skin barrier and breaking the itch–scratch cycle to new treatment options and recognising the emotional impact of eczema, there is so much more for parents to understand.

If eczema is part of your child’s life, you don’t have to simply accept the sleepless nights, constant scratching and emotional toll as “just eczema.”

❤️ Read the full article on Kiddipedia and discover why treating eczema means looking after the whole child — not just the skin.

As a parent, it’s easy to get so caught up in managing everyone else’s needs that your own well-being takes a backseat. You might not even realise how much the stress of day-to-day life is weighing on you. Between juggling… Continue Reading >

Sarah Smith, APD, Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au    What if less was more this Christmas? What if this festive season, you felt more satisfaction with having “just enough” than you did from having “more”?  In the Australian culture, excess is sold… Continue Reading >

The holiday season is often a mix of fun and stress, the pressure to meet expectations can at times overshadow the festive spirit. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of gift giving, social gatherings, and end of… Continue Reading >

In recent years, the conversation around mental health has gained momentum, and for good reason. Our mental well-being is as vital as our physical health. And similarly to our physical health, maintaining positive mental health often requires intentional effort. Below… Continue Reading >

The holiday season, often depicted as a time of joy and togetherness, can also bring about significant stress and family tension, especially for separated parents. Navigating the complexities of co-parenting during this emotionally charged period can be challenging, whether it’s… Continue Reading >

by Dr Moira Junge Health Psychologist and CEO, Sleep Health Foundation Naturally, when it comes to parents and carers there is more focus on the sleep of their babies and children than on their own sleep patterns. This is inevitable… Continue Reading >

It’s the eternal question that challenges every parent – how can we better manage the relationships between our kids? If your family is anything like mine, stress and strife characterise sibling relationships. In my house, there’s the 14 yo older… Continue Reading >

After rupturing her Achilles tendon at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Genevive Gregson found a window in her normally vigorous schedule to start a family.  Genevieve feared that she may never get back to elite form not only after her injury,… Continue Reading >

In Winter, it’s easy to forget to drink enough water because we’re not sweating as much as in warmer months. But indoor heating can dry out our skin and airways, so make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the… Continue Reading >