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Sleep difficulties are common in childhood and we know that if a child is not sleeping well it can affect the health and wellbeing of everybody in the household. There are routines and practices, often called ‘sleep hygiene’, that you can use to help better sleep. Active brains can have...

Fussy eating in childhood is very common and a normal part of development. Luckily, fussy eating is usually a phase that they grow out of, but we know that it can be worrying for parents and carers. The way that adults approach their child’s fussy eating can help them to grow out of it or…...

Children are all different when it comes to learning to use the toilet and controlling their bladders and bowels. These milestones rely on them gaining physical awareness, which involves hormones out of their control, and various physical and communication skills to use the toilet or get the help...

What is the DTP vaccine? The teenage booster, also known as the 3-in-1 vaccine, is given to boost protection against 3 separate diseases: tetanus, diphtheria and polio. Why should I have this vaccine? Throughout your childhood you will be offered 5 doses of the tetanus, diphtheria and polio...

What is the meningitis ACWY vaccine? The meningitis ACWY or ‘MenACWY’ vaccine protects against 4 strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W and Y – which cause meningitis and blood poisoning (septicaemia). Who is the vaccine for? The MenACWY vaccine is currently recommended for...