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Children's health
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Keeping your child safe in and around water
Tips on how you can help lessen the risks associated with swimming and playing in water
‘Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint’
Even when giving birth lives up to the expectation of being one of life’s most joyous occasions, the time that follows is challenging. With this
in mind, wellness coach and nutritionist Corinne Zaffarese Elbourne shares some valuable advice for new mothers.
EU looks to ban harmful chemicals in imported toys
Proposed Toy Safety Regulation seeks to update existing legislation to better address online sales
Give your children plenty to drink and keep them out of the sun
Younger children are especially vulnerable in this heatwave
Cook safely for your family this summer
Here are some cooking tips for this season, which is renowned for food-borne illnesses
Viral caffeine-heavy drink raises concerns for kids
The drink, also available in Malta, contains ‘eye-popping levels of caffeine for a child’s body’, medical experts say
Addressing childhood trauma
International organisations call for global action on World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day
Safe ride: choosing the right car seat for your child
Parents need to ensure their children are as safe as possible while travelling by car as Malta’s roads are more dangerous than ever. Data released in parliament showed there were over 800 traffic accidents that resulted in fatalities or injuries over the past three years. Mechanical engineer Rebecca Buttigieg, who is an accredited car seat adviser, shares her views on the subject.
Crowdfunding campaign aims to help girl walk
Parents hope to raise €15,000 to cover the cost of surgery and therapies for their four-year-old daughter
Early detection of coeliac disease ‘crucial’
Parents urged to be vigilant on International Coeliac Day