RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IN CHILDREN
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR AND WHERE TO SEEK FURTHER HELP
The NHS is seeing an increase in children with coughs, colds and respiratory conditions with further increases being expected in winter months. Respiratory
Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms such as a fever and cough.
from GPs, Paediatricians and local healthcare professionals to help parents recognise what might be wrong.
Paediatrician Dr Patrick Aldridge, from Frimley Park Hospital, said: “Most viral illnesses typically clear up within seven days, without the need for medical support. For most children, treatment with paracetamol and/or ibuprofen, with sugary fluids when they’re not eating, are usually enough to help.
Each illness has a traffic light system to help parents manage their child’s symptoms at home, with red flags for when they might need to seek more specialist help, from their GP, 111 or visit the emergency department.
“I would encourage parents and carers to access the NHS Frimley Healthier Together website for up-to-date advice at their fingertips”. The website provides advice and support
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THE POWER OF IMAGINATIVE PLAY to play act, and at 3, when imagination is in full swing, children love nothing more than to create make believe games. From 4 onwards, expect character acting and full storylines, developing confidence, leadership, and dispute resolution. Featuring throughout their early years, imaginative play allows children to express fears and anxieties, and as the world continues to work towards a new normal, this is more important than ever. Play is central to the EYFS curriculum framework, and as imaginative play is such a rich contributor to a child’s overall development, it should be actively encouraged both in and out of school.
It’s evident that all kids love to play, but when using their imaginations, children are also developing emotional capabilities, learning to problem solve, and fostering an understanding of the adult world in which they live.
Colwell noted that children who engage in imaginative play show more emotional engagement, thoughtfulness and understanding, and less negative emotions such as selfishness and anger.
In a study on ‘Pretend and Physical Play’, psychologists Eric Lindsay and Malinda
From as early as 14 months, little ones begin mimicking adults; by 2 they start
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