Snotty Noses Happy Parents Raising Healthy Kids by Dr Orlena Kerek, Paediatrician

You’re a busy parent but you want to raise healthy and happy kids.

Perhaps you’re a new parent struggling with the enormity of having a tiny baby and not knowing what to do.

Perhaps you’re a more experienced parent with older children and you’re worried about illness and developing healthy eating and living habits.

Whatever your worry, you’re in the right place.

I’m Orlena and I’m the face behind SnottyNoses. I’m a paediatric doctor and mother of 4.

I understand your worries and concerns and I have answers to help you.

I believe teaching your kids how to enjoy healthy eating and living can be pain-free and even fun!

I believe that parenting is an awesome journey and connecting with your kids leads to happy families, happy parents and happy children.

Parents of Babies

When your first baby arrives, your world is turned up side down. It’s an amazing rush of happiness, responsibility, uncertainty and joy. It may seem overwhelming but I’m here to help you get your family life off to a happy and healthy start.

Go to Keeping Your Baby Healthy.

There are articles on what to do when your baby is unwell, when they have breathing problems or are vomiting. Remember to book mark it so that when your baby is unwell, you’ll know where to turn for advice. (Of course, if you’re worried, you should go to the doctor.)

Check out the articles on pregnancy, breastfeeding, baby health and development, introducing solids and get the low down on vaccinations. (Yes, I love them and totally recommend them. If you’re worried about giving them to your kids, please feel free to arrange a personal call with me to chat it over.)

Parents of Toddlers

Toddlers are so cute yet SO. FRUSTRATING.

Shout, scream and shout some more? You AND your toddler? You’re not alone. Toddlers are amazing but such hard work.

Go to Surviving Toddlers for lots of managable tips to help you enjoy your precious time with your toddlers.

If you have a toddler who won’t eat, you’ll find out why and how to help them love healthy food.

Welcome to Snotty Noses, family life and healthy living by Dr Orlena Kerek

Healthy Eating Habits

You want your kids to learn how to love healthy food but find it too much of a battle? Your picky eater only likes pasta and you’ve given up introducing new foods because it’s just too much stress?

Go to Healthy Eating Habits to learn how to teach your kids to love healthy food.

I believe teaching your kids how to enjoy healthy eating and living can be pain-free and even fun!

Of course, you also need to provide them with healthy food so I have some heathy, easy recipes for you too.

Parents of Older Kids

What should you do when your child is unwell? What if they’re vomiting or have diarrhoea? Or a bump on the head? Or a rash? Or a tummy ache?

How do you know if it’s really serious or just one of those things?

What about keeping them healthy in the sun?

Go to Kid’s Health and you’ll find the answers. (Please note, these articles aren’t intended to replace a trip to your doctor. They are intended to remind you what your doctor said. If you’re in any doubt about your child’s health, you should go to your doctor first.)

Enjoying Parenting

You want to raise healthy, polite, happy kids? But sometimes you feel that life just happens. Your kids end up bickering, you end up shouting at them and it feels as if family life is more stress than fun.

Me too.

Go to Parenting and Family Life and Family Activities and you’ll find loads of great ways of connecting with your kids to find your way back to your happy family life.

Let’s Rock Healthy Parenting Together

Parenting is amazing but sometimes we just need some support from other parents who understand.