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How can I use singing to support communication? Lots of children love singing and listening to singing. We can bring that into our every day play and routines. This can support their communication development. Singing and visual support By adding some kind of visual support, we can help children to...

The Eatwell guide The Eatwell Guide gives recommendations on healthy eating and a balanced diet. This guide gives details on food groups and healthy choices. It is not designed for those aged 2 and under. From the ages of 2 to 5 children should gradually transition towards this healthy eating...

Keep calm and pumpkin on Avoid buying treats in advance and do not have them on display, however cute that pumpkin-shaped bowl is. Who knows what ghoulish fingers will be sneaking around? Trick your treats Halloween is not a race. You can save treats to eat over the coming weeks. Try a snack box...

What are tics and Tourette syndrome? Tics are sudden jerky movements such as eye blinking or shoulder shrugging (motor tics) or making sounds such as throat clearing or saying words (vocal tics). Tics often get worse if someone is feeling excited, nervous or stressed. Tics usually start when a child...

What is an acute knee injury?  An acute knee injury is a recent trauma to the knee, which could involve the bones or soft tissues within the knee. A sprain is when a ligament has been twisted, stretched or torn. A strain is when the muscle or soft tissue has been overstretched or has...

Is it OK to eat fast food? Trying to be healthy does not mean you have to avoid the places you like to eat with your friends and family. Simple swaps to the food and drink you choose will have a big effect on your energy (calorie) intake when you visit. Chain restaurants will often… Continue...

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Babies born with achondroplasia are more likely to develop a small curve in the lower part of the back. This is called a gibbus. The gibbus will become more noticeable as your child starts sitting up, but it usually improves once your child learns to pull to stand and walk. Babies with...

Why have I been sent this information? Your child is waiting to be seen for a community paediatric appointment. This resource has been sent to support you to think about your child’s current needs and how you can support them going forward. Thank you for completing the survey which has identified...

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Safe sleep for your baby reduces the risk of sudden infant death. Top tips ✅ Place your baby on their back to sleep from the very beginning for both day and night sleeps. ⚠️ This will reduce the risk of sudden infant death (sometimes called cot death). Side sleeping is not as safe as...

This resource has been produced by the pain management therapy service for children with chronic fatigue syndrome ME. Why take time to rest and relax? Making time in the day to take a break from activities helps your body to recover physically, and gives your brain space to simmer down and think...

Are snacks bad for me? We are often told that snacking is “bad” but it does not have to be. It is natural to feel hungry between meals from time to time. As with all food and drink, what is important is what you choose to eat, how much and how often you are having… Continue Reading Snack...

Many children and teenagers find organising themselves, their thoughts, and their equipment a challenge. If this is you, you may find some of the ideas in this list helpful. If a strategy is working keep practising until it becomes part of your daily routine. Strategies for home When you get home,...

What is a flare-up? Flare-ups are a very common part of having long term pain, even when you are getting better. Flare-ups can disrupt your normal daily activities and may last from a few days to several weeks. Having a flare-up can make you feel down, disappointed and very frustrated. What triggers...

Some children have problems with how their bladder works. Their bladder may not empty properly and so clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) can help with this. Your doctor or nurse will explain why we have recommended this for your child. It may be because they: were born with a condition that...

What are SMART goals? It is much easier to achieve something when we have something specific to aim for. The best way to do this is by setting SMART goals. This stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time specific For example, if you eat chocolate every day on the way home from school,...

What is imitation? Imitation is copying other people. It can include copying their: Actions, using objects, for example, shaking a maraca, rolling a ball Gestures and body movements, for example, clapping, waving Sounds and words Children use imitation right from being a tiny baby, throughout early...

Information about the products recommended by the Community Continence team. Prescription of continence products We will give you a few sample continence products depending on your child’s needs. This depends on an assessment of your child’s needs. Once we have all agreed on which...