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Search found 20 matches
by karenacoyle
Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:16 pm
Forum: stress & anxiety
Topic: Advice for child with anxiety
Replies: 3
Views: 3739

Re: Advice for child with anxiety

Hi I can see that Gary has given you some useful strategies to help distract your son when he becomes upset over some issues. I like the idea of turning his anxiety around through humour :) . I just wanted to add a few more ideas that may also help. You tell us that you have just recently returned t...
by karenacoyle
Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: depression
Topic: I don't know what to do
Replies: 3
Views: 3977

Re: I don't know what to do

Hello Imaquihoney Thank you for having the courage to post here at the online mental health clinic. I am sorry to read that you have been suffering from depression for some years. You have availed of medication and counselling in the UK in the past but since moving to Malaysia you have found it more...
by karenacoyle
Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Topic: symptoms
Replies: 1
Views: 3064

Re: symptoms

Hello Sam Thanks for your post about how to recognise the symptoms of ADHD in children. Symptoms can vary from child to child but generally they are characterised by behaviours such as inattention, difficulty in concentrating and hyperactivity. Common symptoms: difficulty with attentions span - agai...
by karenacoyle
Thu May 23, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: under 5's
Topic: One very dry patch of scalp
Replies: 1
Views: 4623

Re: One very dry patch of scalp

Hello Avallance Thank you for posting on the children's health clinic. You are concerned that your child has a persistent dry patch on her scalp which has not been helped by using a conditioner or baby shampoo. You are also concerned that on the day of posting her hair seemed to be coming out more t...
by karenacoyle
Thu May 23, 2013 1:55 pm
Forum: under 5's
Topic: Dry nursing
Replies: 1
Views: 2567

Re: Dry nursing

Hello Workingmummy Thank you for posting on the children's health clinic. Your 22 month old toddler still 'breastfeeds' for comfort 2-3 times a week even though you are no longer producing milk and you are are concerned that society would frown upon this practice - and you also query if it may in so...
by karenacoyle
Thu May 23, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: under 5's
Topic: Eyesight Test?
Replies: 1
Views: 2649

Re: Eyesight Test?

Hello Workingmummy Thanks for posting on the Children's Health Clinic. You are concerned that your 22 month old child complains of sore eyes regularly and also complains of headaches on occasions - you wonder if it may be wise to have her checked out by the optician. In the first instance I would su...
by karenacoyle
Thu May 23, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: newborns
Topic: Misshapen head
Replies: 1
Views: 3222

Re: Misshapen head

Hello Monasherif77 Thanks for your post about your concern that your 4 month old child's head appears flat on one side. I would suggest that you get him checked out by your GP to determine if he may need treatment for it or if it is something that may be resolved as he continues to grow. In the mean...
by karenacoyle
Thu May 23, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: newborns
Topic: Introduce solid foods
Replies: 1
Views: 2759

Re: Introduce solid foods

Hello Monasherif77 Thanks for posting on the children's health clinic. It sounds as if your baby is doing well and you are giving some thought to moving him on to solid food. :) The Department of Health issued guidelines (based on recommendations by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF) in 2003 ...
by karenacoyle
Fri May 17, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: children 5-12 years
Topic: Could my daughter have dyslexia?
Replies: 2
Views: 3234

Re: Could my daughter have dyslexia?

Hi there Thanks for your post. I can understand how concerned you are, having been called to the school to discuss your child's behaviour and possible diagnosis of dyslexia. :? You ask if her apparent behaviour problems could be related to having a diagnosis of dyslexia. Although challenging behavio...
by karenacoyle
Wed May 15, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: general
Topic: The weight of children's school bags
Replies: 2
Views: 3065

Re: The weight of children's school bags

Hello Helen Thank you for raising a very important issue which has the potential to negatively affect the back health of our children into the future. As you also mention, it is not only the weight of these bags that can impact negatively but also the way in which they are carried, often over one sh...
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