The second most common question in a wellness check is “Is my child developing normally?”. The answer may seem simple – you can look up a list of “milestones” for the age and see if…
Many parents who come to Singapore tend to worry about healthcare, particularly when it comes to their children’s wellbeing. Parents often have numerous questions and concerns, ranging from illnesses that are common in tropical climates,…
One of the most common concerns for a parent is having a picky eater. It is normal – more than 60% of children are described, at some time, as picky, starting usually after 9 months….
As the holidays draw to an end, the stress of going back to school increases both for your child and for you. No one wants to go back to the mundane routine of school and…
It’s the holiday season now, with many families travelling abroad. One of the most common questions asked is about jet lag, especially how to prevent it. What is Jet Lag? Jet lag is a problem…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder and is marked by a pattern of hyperactivity, inability to focus on simple tasks and/or impulsive behaviour. This condition typically affects young children and teenagers but…
With lockdown measures being implemented to varying degrees across the world, many parents now have to take on the role of a teacher and help their children manage their home-based learning. This also means parents…
Later this year, COVID-19 vaccines for children under five will be approved. Should your child get it? Does a child need it? My clinic (Children’s Clinic International) gives children vaccines daily, and we have no…