While most one-off childhood illnesses are no longer as common as they weretwo decades ago, with fewer parents choosing to vaccinate, mumps, measles and rubella are on the increase once more. It is, however, important to vaccinate against

Skin conditionsImpetigo is a very contagious bacterial skin infection commonly affecting children between two and four. It presents with small blisters or sores, commonly on the face which burst leaving a golden yellow/brown crust. If the infection is in a small area an...

to be said for getting the afflicted child out of the house and away from the rest of the family. Whooping cough is highly infectious: if one sibling has whooping cough, you can almost guarantee the rest will follow. And perhaps the fresh sea air made ill

juices, fizzy drinks and milk. An oral hydration powder can also help.3 Monitor your childContact your doctor if your child wees less, has a dry mouth or sunken eyes. Also get advice if a baby is ill for more than 24 hours.4 Isolation rulesKeep your child

Although meningitis is a rare disease, it can be life-threatening and is sometimes very difficult to diagnose.  Doctors recommend that parents trust their gut instincts if they suspect meningitis, and familiarise themselves with the symptoms to watch out for at different ages. Ne...

for children in the USA and China, with life threatening illnesses.The day was the designer’s idea and the designs will be fashioned on canvas bags and sold in her boutiques across the world. Posted by: Laura Chatterton

's insecurities, with the refrain "I'll always love you, no matter what".

Hi, it's me, Joe.They say all good things come to an end and so it is with my big adventure in India. I felt very sad to be leaving Mumbai and bidding a fond farewell to all my friends who had made me feel so welcome.Tonite, I'll be resting my head

indeed – as you can see by my gallery of festival snapshots.The highlights? Well, really too many to mention, but I'll try. How about the pirate school in the Tall Trees, the playground with the rubber tyre swing, the Sumarai warriors demos, the shop

 going to Make-A-Wish. The bears, which come dressed in either a black tie or pink ribbon, make wonderful gifts for children of all ages and come with the added benefit of helping make the wishes of thousands of children with life-threatening illnesses comes true