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  Chickenpox: facts and myths
May 15, 2013
The chickenpox season peaks from April to July so Dr Sarah Brewer here discusses the facts and myths surrounding this childhood disease and recommends PoxClin CoolMousse to alleviate the itchiness.
  Constipation in children – new campaign from ERIC
Feb 22, 2013
ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence)  has launched a new national awareness campaign, "Let’s Talk About Poo" to highlight and increase early recognition of the signs and symptoms of constipation in children.
  Clean teeth and gums for better health
Dec 10, 2012
Help promote good oral hygiene in your family and pop a new toothbrush in the children's Christmas stocking and add some dental floss or DenTek's Triple Clean Floss Picks for adults and teenagers.
  Protect your sight – Eye Health Week
Sep 17, 2012
Eye Health Week – 17 to 23 September – reminds us how imptortant it is to look after eyes and our precious sight.
  York Test for allergies and food intolerances
Aug 26, 2012
Olivia Coates had tried many things to help clear the eczema on Harriet's face – from prescribed creams to eliminating certain food and an NHS blood test that was inconclusive. Then she used the York Test and the culprit was found. An intolerance to eggs.
  Top tips for reducing the effects of allegens in the home
Jul 31, 2012

Dr Susan Aldridge, resident asthma and allergies expert at AllergyCosmos.co.uk gives her handy tips for reducing allergens in the home.
  NuMe - a delicious new range from Morrisons
Jul 3, 2012
Morrisons' NuMe range offers an innovative approach to healthy eating with clear health icons to indicate of whether a product is one of your five a day, high in fibre, low in fat or a calorie controlled serving. Anne Coates has sampled some of the range.
  Preventing Vitamin D Deficiency in Toddlers
Jun 26, 2012
The Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF) – leading experts in early years nutrition and development – has launched brand new guidance on how to meet toddlers’ vitamin D needs. Preventing Vitamin D Deficiency in Toddlers provides easy-to-follow tips to help families with this important nutritional issue.
  Revolutionary Hand Care from Cuticura
May 30, 2012
Hand hygiene has made a leap forward with Cuticura's new range of products that keep hands cleaner for longer than any other cleanser – and there's one especially created for children too. Anne Coates and her family have been trying them out.
  Be Sun Safe and enjoy the summer - Prevent Skin Cancer now!
May 19, 2012
NHS Choices and talkhealth have teamed up with patient support charities Skcin and Factor 50 to present an "Online Clinic on Skin Cancer and Sun Safety" open now and continuing through June and July 2012.
  Charity Petition to reduce Child Sunburn at Schools in England
May 12, 2012
The British Skin Foundation (BSF), a national charity that raises money for skin disease and skin cancer research, is aiming to get 100,000 signatures to have the issue of sun safety in schools debated in the House of Commons. Anne Coates urges all Parenting Without Tears readers to sign the petition.
  Vocalzone Throat Pastilles
May 9, 2012
Orignally developed 100 years ago for the acclaimed opera singer The Great Enrico Caruso, Vocalzone are available for less august persons and are great for anyone who suffers from a cough or tickly throat especially students during exam time.
 
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