What Is a Fever and How Much Should It Matter?
Fever can be extremely troubling to parents, particularly if the fever is very high. Some fevers may occur along with other symptoms, such as with symptoms of the common cold, while others seem to occur by themselves. Parents need to understand what a fever is, what they should do about [...]
Hand Washing Techniques for Children
Hand washing is extremely important for children because it is the first line of defense against disease. Hand washing can effectively remove germs from the hands via friction and can protect against a myriad of disease, from the common cold and influenza to infectious diarrheas, and hepatitis A. Children encounter [...]
When to Keep Children Home from School
It can certainly be a dilemma for parents who have a sick child. Many parents have no idea when they need to keep their child home from daycare or school or when the child is well enough to participate in all activities. While a few sniffles are certainly expected in [...]
Urgent Care versus Emergency Room
A dilemma common to parents of sick children, particularly in the winter months when illnesses are more rampant, is knowing when to take the child to the pediatrician, a local urgent care or the nearest emergency room. One option is to start by calling the child’s pediatrician. Many doctors’ offices [...]
Acid Reflux in Infants
It can be nearly impossible to determine what is causing a baby to be fussy. Outside of the usual complaints of having a dirty diaper, being hungry or being too hot or too cold, some babies have issues with their stomachs that cause them to experience very real pain. Others [...]
Understanding Antibiotics for Children
When a child becomes ill, often a parent’s first thought is of the need for antibiotics. However, this mindset is often quite inaccurate and does nothing to treat the root problem. Sadly, these mistaken ideas have been built upon by many well-meaning doctors who prescribe antibiotics too liberally or for [...]
How to Deal with Pediatric Emergencies over the Holidays
With pediatric health conditions, parents may struggle to know what is a true emergency and what can wait until the next day when regular clinics are open. Over the holiday season, especially between Christmas and New Year’s, many clinics are closed. When the holiday falls on a weekend as it [...]
Keeping the Holidays Safe for Children
No holiday is fun when someone gets hurt. During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, most homes fill up with new and different items that can be potentially harmful to children, particularly for infants, toddlers and preschool-age children who may not recognize harmful substances. The three biggest problems that parents [...]
