Dr. Colin Knight’s Blog

What Role Does Dairy Play in a Child’s Diet?

What Role Does Dairy Play in a Child’s Diet?

Dairy products play a vital role in a child's diet, providing essential nutrients for growth, development, and overall health. From infancy through adolescence, dairy foods offer a rich source of calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals that support bone health,...

Diagnosing Diabetes in Children: Key Considerations

Diagnosing Diabetes in Children: Key Considerations

Diabetes, a disease where the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin is impaired, is a serious and increasingly common condition affecting children worldwide. Insulin, a hormone, is critical for the body to correctly manage sugar. While it may seem daunting...

Top Recommended Vitamins for Children

Top Recommended Vitamins for Children

Ensuring your child receives adequate vitamins and minerals is crucial for their growth, development, and overall health. While a balanced diet is the best way for children to obtain essential nutrients, sometimes it can be challenging to meet all their nutritional...

Steps to Take If Your Child Is Allergic to Your Pet

Steps to Take If Your Child Is Allergic to Your Pet

Discovering that your child is allergic to your beloved pet can be disheartening, but taking proactive steps to ensure your child's health and well-being is essential. Allergies in kids toward pets are relatively common, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. If...

Helping Your Child to Avoid Wetting the Bed

Helping Your Child to Avoid Wetting the Bed

Helping your child navigate bedwetting can be a challenging but manageable aspect of parenting. Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a common issue among children, particularly during their early years. While it's a normal part of growing up for many kids,...

A Guide to Introducing New Foods to Your Baby

A Guide to Introducing New Foods to Your Baby

Introducing new foods to your baby is an exciting and important milestone in their development. As they transition from breast milk or formula to solid foods, it's crucial to ensure they receive the necessary nutrients for healthy growth and development. However, this...

How to Help Your Children Take a Liking to Vegetables

How to Help Your Children Take a Liking to Vegetables

For many parents, getting their kids to eat veggies can be a difficult endeavor. However, instilling healthy eating habits early in life is crucial for their long-term well-being. Here are some effective strategies to help your children develop a liking for...

Treating Migraines in Children

Treating Migraines in Children

Childhood migraines are more than simply uncomfortable. They are complicated neurological disorders that may have a major negative influence on a child's quality of life. Unlike adults, children may not always be able to articulate the severity or nature of their...