We are delighted to welcome Chartered Psychologist Dr Clara O’Byrne to Cork Children’s Clinic. Clara provides: Educational Assessment – Profile of strengths and needs. Training – Parents, education professionals and childcare professionals. Advice – Challenging behavior, positive relationships, communication with schools. Clara is now taking appointments for Friday 26th April and Friday 17th May atContinue reading “Educational Psychologist joins the Team!”
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Glue Ear and Hearing Issues
Ear Infections are one of the most common conditions in children under 2 years old. In most cases the child will recover fully and experience no recurrences. For some children however, ear infections can occur frequently and may temporarily affect the child’s hearing. In this article we look at why this can happen and how cranialContinue reading “Glue Ear and Hearing Issues”
Infant Reflux
Infant Reflux can be a very distressing condition for babies and parents alike. This article explains what it is, the causes and all the signs and symptoms.
Gift Vouchers now available!
If you are looking for a gift for a new baby, and you want to give something a little different, then look no further! The gift of a Cranial Osteopathy Newborn Check-Up with Frank Kelleher is something you can be sure will be very much appreciated! You can call in to the Clinic or purchaseContinue reading “Gift Vouchers now available!”
4 Survival Strategies for you and your New Baby by Lucy Wolfe, Paediatric Sleep Consultant.
Your new baby will come with their own individual sleep ability. Please bear in mind that in the first 6 months or so there are no real, so called “bad habits” and you must not worry too much about how and where your child sleeps, provided you are observing safe sleep and making informed decisions. Continue reading “4 Survival Strategies for you and your New Baby by Lucy Wolfe, Paediatric Sleep Consultant.”
WHEN LIFE REALLY DOES BEGIN AT 40…
I woke up on my 39th birthday very busy, very happy and very single – and I made a plan. I was going to lose the stone my excellent social life had piled on, join an adult ballet class, work hard, play hard and enjoy life with my fabulous preteen in our princess-only castle. IContinue reading “WHEN LIFE REALLY DOES BEGIN AT 40…”
Night Terrors
Children can often wake up upset after having a bad dream. In most cases, they can however be settled and soothed and will go off back to sleep again. With night terrors it’s very different. The child will cry out and will be visibly distressed but is still sound asleep! They may shout out forContinue reading “Night Terrors”
Cranial Osteopathy for Toddlers and Older Children.
Children age 18 months and older can also benefit enormously from Cranial Osteopathy. This article looks at the various conditions that we see most frequently in toddlers and older children! Sleeping difficulties – There comes a time when you expect your little one to sleep the night and when they don’t, it can be aContinue reading “Cranial Osteopathy for Toddlers and Older Children.”
Frank Kelleher Cranial Osteopath.
Frank Kelleher is a Paediatric Osteopath who has specialised in treating digestive and respiratory conditions in babies and children for the last 16 years. Soon after he graduated as an Osteopath in 1997 he realised that he wanted to work with babies and children. He has done over 400 hours post graduate training andContinue reading “Frank Kelleher Cranial Osteopath.”
Sleep, or rather lack of it!
To most new parents sleep is priceless! And to be fair, it is expected that sleep will not be something you will be getting too much of for the next little while. However when baby becomes a toddler and the months drag on with no end in sight, it is normal for parents to lookContinue reading “Sleep, or rather lack of it!”