Medicine – Refusal to Take
Is this your child’s symptom? Your child refuses to take a medicine Techniques for giving liquid medicines, pills and capsules Wrong Technique for Giving Medicine Can Cause Vomiting Forcing a struggling child to take any medicine can lead to vomiting or choking. Using a better technique can sometimes get rid of the child’s resistance. Doctors […]
November 2, 2022
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Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks
Is this your child’s symptom? Normal skin rashes and birthmark questions about newborns Newborn Rashes – Topics Covered If your baby is healthy, skip the “What to Do” section. Go directly to the topic number that relates to your question for advice. Acne. Small red bumps on the face (onset 2-4 weeks). Drooling or Spit-Up […]
October 26, 2022
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Restless Leg Syndrome in Children: A Common Cause of Insomnia
Restless leg syndrome in children is surprisingly common, but is frequently missed. If your child is fidgety or has leg pain around bedtime and problems settling down, it’s worth considering this condition. Sleep doctors get restless leg syndrome too When I was a kid, my parents used to avoid giving me Coca-Cola after lunch. Not because they were overly […]
October 19, 2022
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Ringworm
Is this your child’s symptom? One or more ring-shaped spots caused by a fungus Has a rough edge and clearing of the center Symptoms of Ringworm Round pink patch Clearing of the center as the patch grows Raised, rough, scaly border Usually ½ to 1 inch (12 -25 mm) in size Ring slowly increases in […]
October 12, 2022
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Burn Treatment & Prevention Tips for Families
There are many different causes of serious burns in children, including sunburn, hot water or other hot liquids, and those due to fire, electrical contact, or chemicals. All of these can cause permanent injury and scarring to the skin. Immediate Treatment Steps for Burns: As quickly as possible, soak the burn in cool water. Don’t hesitate to […]
October 5, 2022
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Helping Your Child Develop A Healthy Sense of Self Esteem
How can we help our child develop a healthy sense of self-esteem? By definition, self-esteem is the way in which an individual perceives herself-in other words, her own thoughts and feelings about herself and her ability to achieve in ways that are important to her. This self-esteem is shaped not only by a child’s own […]
September 28, 2022
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