Fit kids

Action Against Allergy has teamed up with the online health information service www.talkallergy.com, in collaboration with NHS Choices to sponsor an online workshop forum for parents of allergic children from 18 February for one week.

Since the release of The King's Speech, stammering has become a hot topic. Roberta Williams, Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at City University London, discusses childhood stammering and what parents should do.

Children are at greater risk of dehydration than adults due to their lower body weight and smaller reserve of body fluids. Very young children rely on carers to provide drinks and even school age children often don't recognise the early stages of thirst. Dr Emma Derbyshire shares her advice and top tips.

To coincide with National Eczema Week, Dexeryl carried out a poll of parents of children with eczema and Bao Tam Phan, pharmacist at Dexeryl, gives ten tips about coping with eczema.

Teething? Colic? Upset tummy? Unable to settle? Exam nerves or apprehensiveness about going to school? Kiwiherb's Children's Chamomile could be the answer, writes Anne Coates.

Staring at a screen all day could actually cause some health problems, according to eye experts. Research from the College of Optometrists reveals that over half of Brits now spend nearly 50 hours a week staring at a computer screen and a high number of workers are experiencing eye problems as a result. We  publish their top tips which we should also pass on to our children.

Before you go shopping for new school bags and shoes, think about the effect on your children's health, says consultant osteopath Danny Williams

With an estimated three million overweight and obese children in the UK, MEND and the National Obesity Forum have joined forces to raise awareness of the crisis damaging chidlren's health and quality of life during National Childhood Obesity Week. Anne Coates offers a few top tips to help your child keep fit.

New to the UK, the Sivercare range of toothbrushes addresses the problem of germs left on a conventional toothbrush after use. Nine year-old Joe explained to his mother, Louise Pollard, why he liked using the toothbrush.

For thousands of children and young people who dread summer sleepovers and holidays because they wet the bed, help is at hand this year thanks to a new awareness-raising campaign. ERIC, the UK charity that supports families with childhood continence problems, launches its "Banish the Wee Horror" campaign.

Leading eye specialist, Bhavin Shah of Central Vision, warns parents of the damaging effects of the sun on children's eyes.

June is Osteoporosis Awareness month and new research shows that women (and men) are putting their health at risk by not having enough calcium in their diet.

Exam season is on its way and the pressure is on. Your teenager has worked hard all year and you are eager for them to do the very best they can. But this is made infinitely more difficult for those who suffer with the onset of the hay fever season. Dr Mike Smith gives his tips for hay fever sufferers taking exams.

Q&A with Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health.

Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health answers questions about mumps and the MMR vaccine.

The College of Optometrists has the following advice in response to popular misconceptions about eye health.

Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health, answers questions about the MMR vaccination and measles.

Professor David Salisbury, Director of Immunisation at the Department of Health, explains when your baby should have the MMR vaccination against mumps, measles and rubella, what, if any, side effects to expect and what to do if your child has a reaction.