Dr Golly

Dr Golly's Guide to Family Illness

A comprehensive, accessible, and reassuring guide to general children’s health and daycare illnesses—from common colds to ear infections.

Dr Golly's Guide to Family Illness

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A comprehensive, accessible, and reassuring guide to general children’s health and daycare illnesses—from common colds to ear infections.

WHY IT'S GREAT

Written by Melbourne-based paediatrician and father of three, Dr. Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly), this book offers practical advice for parents navigating the myriad of childhood illnesses. With clear explanations, management plans, and guidance on when to seek medical help, it's an essential resource for families.

DETAILS
Benefits - Comprehensive coverage of common childhood illnesses
Practical advice on symptom recognition and management
- Guidance on when to seek medical assistance
- Tips on what to keep at home for illness management
- Emphasis on parental instincts and empowerment
Dimensions 147 x 217 mm
Age Suitable for parents and caregivers of children from birth onwards
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing Publisher: Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing
Publication Date: 17 June 2025","Format: Paperback Publication Date: 17 June 2025","Format: Paperback
Pages: 240 Pages: 240
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Dr Golly's Guide to Family Illness is a comprehensive, accessible and reassuring
guide to general children’s health and daycare illnesses: from common colds to ear
infections.  


Dr Daniel Golshevsky – also known as Dr Golly – is a paediatrician and father of
three who knows first-hand how exhausting and overwhelming all the rashes, coughs
and sniffles of childhood can be. He’s here to help you learn when to be worried, how
to recognise symptoms and, most importantly, what to do next and when to seek
help.


As children move around the community, it’s inevitable they’ll pick up a few bugs or
lurgies on the way. This resource is your go-to guide, helping you navigate through
many of the most common illnesses, basic management plans and more importantly,
how to identify severe illness when you may need more support. With a focus on
understanding that sickness is inevitable, Dr Golly can teach us how to minimise and
manage these illnesses to get your child better, sooner.


 
Dr Golly's Guide to Family Illness covers EVERYTHING you need to know:

- What to do when your child is sick, and how to tell if it’s an emergency 
- What to keep at home 
- Warning signs of severe illness 
- When to seek medical help 
- Feeling better and staying well 
- Plus, how to recognise and treat common childcare illnesses No-one knows your child like you do. Dr Golly reminds parents that this book does
not replace medical care. If you suspect something isn’t right, trust your parental
instincts and contact a healthcare professional