People often call conjunctivitis “pink eye” because it can cause the white of the eye to take on a pink or red color. Symptoms of pink eye can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the … Continue reading
6 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children To Have Stress-Free Immunization Shots…
There are things parents and caregivers can do to help children who are afraid of needles. If your child is old enough to understand they are going to the doctor for a shot, do not keep it a secret. It … Continue reading
Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment for Chickenpox…
Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that usually occurs during childhood. By adulthood, more than 90% of Americans have had chickenpox. Since the mid-1990s, most children have been vaccinated against the infection. The disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus … Continue reading
Six Little Ways to Show Love To Your Children…
It’s a given that we love our children. We let them know every day—in the morning, before dropping them off at school and at bedtime. Telling your children you love them is great, but showing them is even better. Listen … Continue reading
Is My Child Ready For Their First Cell Phone?…
We live in a world full of technology and, for many of us, our children understand it better than we do. Parents may feel pressured by their children to provide them with a cell phone at an early age but … Continue reading
How To Tell If Your Child Has a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)…
Kids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life. Colds and other respiratory infections are common. But kids can get urinary tract infections (UTIs), too. Up to 8% of girls and 2% of boys will get a … Continue reading
Antibiotics Series #1 – How Antibiotics Kill Bacteria But Can Become Resistant Overtime…
Antibiotics are an some of the most important medications pediatricians can use to combat infections. Antibiotics are also over requested and over prescribed. Antibiotics kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing. Disinfectants, like bleach, also kill bacteria but it’s not … Continue reading
What Should You Feed Your Child When They Have Diarrhea?
The BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) was once a staple that most pediatricians recommended for children with an upset stomach. The idea was that it gave the gut a chance to rest and reduced the amount of stool produced. … Continue reading
What To Do If You Think Your Child Has A Fractured Bone…
If you’re a parent, you know that accidents happen! Your child comes home from the ball field or the ice-skating rink and says something hurts. There are some things you can see for yourself that help you figure out what’s … Continue reading
Symptoms of Type I and II Diabetes in Children and How To Treat Them…
Juvenile diabetes or Type I diabetes is the most common to affect children and teens. Type I diabetes is where the body is unable to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that delivers glucose to the cells. Although the most … Continue reading