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Your child's immune system works around the clock to keep them healthy in a world full of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other micro-organisms that can potentially cause serious illness. We discuss innate and adaptive immune systems, their importance, and how they work together in keeping you and your children healthy.

Your child's brain develops and restructures itself based on their experiences. This is particularly so for infants and young children, whose neural systems are developing at a phenomenal rate. Both neural systems develop in concert (the central nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (that consists of the peripheral nerves outside the central nervous system). The continued development and support of these systems is crucial to your child's health and their ability to achieve.

Good nutrition is the cornerstone for healthy child development. Many parents know what is good for their children. But knowing what you know, and putting it into practice, can be difficult. Here we provide you information that may assist you in guiding your child to better health and nutrition. We discuss the importance of breastfeeding during infancy, and provide you advice on how to minimise less healthy foods while incorporating vegetables in your child’s diet (and making it more appealing to your children).

Our brains shape and reshape themselves based on our experiences and on how we use them. This is particularly so for infants and children, whose neural systems are developing at a phenomenal rate. A child’s environment plays a big role in their development. Exposure to different forms of activities that exercise the analytical and creative sides of the brain are important. Growing in a safe and happy environment is also crucial for your child’s long-term development. The more exposure to these activities, the better developed your child’s brain and neural systems will be in coping with what life has to offer.