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Kids Health & Complex Care Clinic

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8266 7788

Address: 132-134 Fosters Road 5086 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.wvmc.com

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25.01.2022 Have you heard of the new social media platform called ASKfm? ASKfm is a social Q&A (question and answer) website which allows ANONYMOUS questions to an individuals profile. This leaves users very vulnerable to bullying, vilification and offensive material. Please read the info below so you can be fully informed of the risks involved.... Go to http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/

24.01.2022 Dad's aren't "Baby Sitters" - they are a Parent just as much as Mum is! Here are some tips for creating high-quality Dad Time: - Tell Stories and 'Dad Jokes' - A Sense of Humour has to come from somewhere! - Explain and Teach Things e.g. What is a Cement Truck and Why does it spin? - Give them your full attention! ... - Be a good Role Model (they watch you too!) - Create Learning Opportunities e.g. Work together on a Puzzle - Offer Choices for the Same Result e.g. Would you like your Red or Green T-Shirt today? - Play Rough and Tumble Games with them (It's important for imagination and learning to play well with others, because they learn limits in a safe environment) See more

23.01.2022 Have you heard about the BEXSERO immunisation? Meningococcus is a bacteria that is likened to "the shark attack of the infectious world". It strikes with very little warning, death can occur and there is risk of losing a limb or two. Penicillin can fix it, but detecting it early is impossible. There are a 13 types with designated letters such as A, B, and C. Type B causes 80% of disease in Australia is responsible for nearly all the deaths. Type C has had an effective vacc...ine since 2003 and is covered through the childhood immunisation schedule. But type B has a large number of strains which has made vaccine development difficult until now. BEXSERO is the name given to the new vaccine and it covers around 80% of Meningococcus B strains in Australia and other parts of the World. It is not yet on the standard schedule but is recommended and can be obtained privately. Speak to your GP or Nurse for more information.

20.01.2022 Check out our latest blog post!

20.01.2022 It's true! You CAN increase the happiness of your kids. Try stopping your kids playing violent computer games. And don't forget to stop them watching violent videos on You-Tube. You will see those aggressive outbursts go and your sweet angel come back! And if there is a struggle on the way, see your family doc or child health nurse for support. For more information click this link: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au//story-fn7bfu22-1226510984022

19.01.2022 Kids aged 11 to 15 years of age are playing MA, MA 15+ and MA 18 + games. So how do we make sure they are safe and coping? Some early results for the Kids On Computers survey are provide in the graph below. We still need more parent points of view to get an accurate picture!... Parents, how do you keep your kids safe on computers? Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6SZHBDZ and add your voice......

19.01.2022 Be reassured that our sleep training techniques DO NOT involve locking your child in their room! A child needs reassurance and security that they aren't being left alone during the night. If you and your child are struggling with sleep - please come and see us!!

19.01.2022 Kids are learning how to behave as an ongoing part of growing up. We are not born knowing what is helpful or what is unhelpful behaviour. Children learn what they live, as the old saying goes. Check our this link for some very helpful information based on these 5 key ideas: 1. ALL Children Can Learn 2. Make Sure Expectations Are Clearly Stated, Appropriate, and Visible 3. Use Prompts... 4. Focus Concern on the Emotion or Behavior, Not the Child 5. Always Think of a Behaviors Function- what happens as a consequence of this behaviour? And if you need help (don't we all?) see your GP and talk to your child's teacher. https://brookespublishing.com//5_key_principles_for_preve/

19.01.2022 Keeping our children safe is so important. Hearing of children being hurt can be frightening. Read this helpful information at Brave Hearts with encouraging tips on teaching your kids how to stay safe. Please dont hesitate to comment or ask questions below.

18.01.2022 The Kids Clinic challenges you to a digital detox! Do you own a smart phone or does your phone own you? See links to great apps for monitoring your kids time on their ipad or tablet!

17.01.2022 Kids need to know how to be safe on the internet and be alert to personal safety when going out to meet others. Take Carly's Pledge: Tell Someone, Take Someone, Be Seen. #CarlyPledge #TellSomeoneTakeSomeone

17.01.2022 'What's the Buzz?' January holiday short course is running again in 2020!

17.01.2022 Such a helpful article on tricky kids behaviour: To quote If youre still concerned after doing some reading, a visit to the GP is a good starting point. The GP can provide an initial assessment and refer the child and family to other professionals if additional assessment, treatment and support are necessary. Access to specialists, such as a paediatrician or psychiatrist, requires a GPs referral. Referrals are not required to visit a psychologist, but its best to visit the GP initially to help determine whether this is necessary. The GP can also refer to someone they highly recommend.

16.01.2022 I saw this picture as I was doing my daily Facebook scroll. I had a good giggle to myself over it - it's so true!

15.01.2022 Social Media and Depression- Is there a link? Is using social media making our kids unhappy? Evidence is mounting that there is a link between social media and depression. In several recent studies, teenage and young adult users who spend the most time on Instagram, Facebook and other platforms were shown to have a substantially (from 13 to 66 percent) higher rate of reported depression than those who spent the least time. Does that mean that Instagram and Facebook are actua...lly causing depression? These studies show a correlation, not causation. But its worth a serious look at how social media could be affecting teenagers and young adults negatively. Read the full article at https://childmind.org//is-social-media-use-causing-depre/

14.01.2022 Lovely graphic explaining why every choice to stay at home can prevent transmission of Corona and so save lives https://thespinoff.co.nz//Covid-19-Transmission-graphic-01

13.01.2022 This is awesome! That's all I have to say! What a cool dad! This takes the 'My Childhood' photo books and memories to a whole new level!

12.01.2022 Please help other parents out by completing the survey below. Parents' own tips (and challenges) keeping their kids safe and healthy on computers will be available. Please ask parents you know to do the same please! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6SZHBDZ

11.01.2022 Share our survey around & help us find out more about kids & screen time!

11.01.2022 Have you heard of the SPELD SA Phonic Books? The books are grouped in a developing order based on the order of sounds introduced as the child develops. Each book is published with suggestions on how parents, tutors and teachers can get the most out of the book. SPELD SA provides phonic readers free of charge that suit a variety of ages and abilities. Please use these readers at your discretion accounting for your child or children's abilities, ages and needs.... Visit http://www.speld-sa.org.au/services/phonic-books.html for more online learning books

11.01.2022 If you want to change your childs behaviour, a positive approach is often best. This means giving your child lots of praise and attention for good behaviour. Tips include: - Be a good role model - Show your child how you feel e.g. Im getting upset because there is so much noise that I cant talk on the phone. - Catch them being good - Get down to their level & actively listen ... - Keep Promises - Pick your Battles - Be firm about Whining e.g. If you give in when your child is whining for something, you can accidentally train them to whine more. Visit http://raisingchildren.net.au//encouraging_good_behaviour. for more tips on Good Behaviour! See more

11.01.2022 Some very helpful information for parents of kids whose life path is not so smooth.

10.01.2022 COVID-19 is giving us all the heebie-jeebies. Fortunately children all around the world are less affected - how lucky!! But how do we talk to kids about protecting loved grandparents or sick family and friends? Thanks to UNICEF, here is some very helpful information on supporting your children in these uncertain times: " How to talk to your child about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 8 tips to help comfort and protect children. UNICEF"... https://www.unicef.org//how-talk-your-child-about-coronavi See more

09.01.2022 For all those Mums out there who work so hard behind the scenes #MamaLove

07.01.2022 It's now the School Holidays! Have a read of the advice about Screen time by Dr Michaela Baulderstone!

07.01.2022 Dr. Michaela says: "The Triple P program is a great parenting program. And you can now access it for free in SA! Group or one-on-one options are available. Getting help with "The Best and Hardest Job in the World" is just the best thing you can do!" Go to https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au//triple-p-parenting-/ for more information.

05.01.2022 Who else has been in this situation?? This is the funniest thing I've seen all day!

05.01.2022 Immunisations really are safe! Dr Michaela Baulderstone at the Oakden Medical Centre is fully vaccinated herself and her children are fully vaccinated. She says it give her great peace of mind. "I can be confident my family can avoid serious preventable illness" "As a family, we spend time with small children all the time. Being fully vaccinated means we can minimise the chances of passing on a preventable serious illness those kids"... "Those babies are just so precious and vaccinations are just such an easy way to protect them" For more information follow the link below. Want to know more? Feel free to ask questions via the comments below. Share with friends and family. We are all in this together.

04.01.2022 Please share around our latest event! "Introducing Solids" by our newest team member Cherith. Tag those expecting mums and baby mummas and pappa's! $15 pp - Book by ringing the Oakden Medical Centre 8266 7788!

04.01.2022 Free session on getting things right with your kids screen time!

03.01.2022 Why are they Crying? Here is a little checklist to help you out: - Do they need comfort or attention? - Are they hungry? - Do they have a dirty nappy or an irr...itated nappy rash? - Do they need burping? - Are they uncomfortable? - Are they needing to suck something? e.g. dummy, teething ring - Are they overtired and are the conditions right for settling? e.g. dark room, wrapped etc - Could they be sick or have a fever? An unsettled, crying child can be very overwhelming. Don't forget that you might need to take a break too! You can leave them in a safe place and walk away or pass them over to someone else. Print out the attached checklist and keep it in their room or on the fridge for support. http://raisingchildren.net.au//How_to_settle_a_crying_baby

02.01.2022 For great advice on healthy screen time. Check the latest at the Raising Children Network.

02.01.2022 A very helpful link. Make sure you see your GP if you have any concerns about your child. We have excellent assessment, management and prevention programs available to refer you to. To quote the website: "Welcome to the Child Mind Institute Symptom Checker... Heres how it works: You indicate the behaviors that are making you concerned about your child by answering a series of questions. The Symptom Checker analyzes your answers to give you a list of psychiatric or learning disorders that are associated with those symptoms."

02.01.2022 Good to know: A study of the effect of computer games on kids: Some digital time is helpful but too much causes harm. To quote: "playing games for between 121 and 240 minutes per week was associated with better scores on Language and Literacy and Mathematical Thinking at 10 to 11 years of age. ... Conversely, use of electronic games for more than an hour per day (more than 421 minutes per week) was associated with lower cognitive self-regulation and an increase in emotional difficulties at 10-11 years of age." https://eprints.qut.edu.au/103521/

01.01.2022 Such a helpful article on tricky kids behaviour: To quote If you’re still concerned after doing some reading, a visit to the GP is a good starting point. The GP can provide an initial assessment and refer the child and family to other professionals if additional assessment, treatment and support are necessary. Access to specialists, such as a paediatrician or psychiatrist, requires a GP’s referral. Referrals are not required to visit a psychologist, but it’s best to visit the GP initially to help determine whether this is necessary. The GP can also refer to someone they highly recommend.

01.01.2022 Choosing healthy food for your preschooler shouldn't be hard. It just means offering a range of foods from the five food groups and it adds up to the best possible nutrition for your childs growth, development and learning. If your child is fussy about eating fruit and vegies, it doesnt mean they will never like them. Did you know that if your child sees you eating a wide range of vegetables and fruit, they are more likely to try them too? #healthyeating #theygrowsofast

01.01.2022 It must be a full moon tonight - there were a fair few grocery shopping intolerant kids out today. Here are some tips to make the trip more pleasant for all involved: - "Look with your eyes, not your hands" can help to avoid the fruit pyramid rolling away. - Ask your toddler or pre-schooler their opinion. Which flavour yoghurt they would like and show them their options (it can still be the cheap brand only that's shown!) - Cut out pictures or write a 'kids shopping list' ...for your pre-schoolers/primary aged kids and they can check it off. - You can say 'no' nicely! 'I'm sorry, I know that looks good but maybe next time, it's not on our list today'. - When you reach your limit, don't shout and abuse your child - get down to their level and explain that 'Mummy is getting tired and I know you are too. If we smile nicely and behave - we can get home quicker'. - When we are beyond that point: walk away! The shopping can wait. REMEMBER: a child will behave only as well as they are treated! What advice do you have?