We have a Fever video available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D96e6XI7ouY First and foremost, remember that a fever itself is not dangerous. It is simply a sign that your child has an infection. Do not be afraid of the height of a fever. We commonly see children with 104-105 fevers. ALWAYS accurately record temperatures with a [...]
We have a Vomit and Diarrhea video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F5Ur4VexXMw Gastroenteritis is an infection that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Many cases are caused by a virus, such as Norovirus. Think of your child as a closed fluid container. What comes out must be gradually replaced or they will eventually become dry. Most of [...]
Article: Habit Reversal Author: Edward Christophersen Ph.D. Habit reversal training is a set of procedures that have been used very successfully with trichotillomania (hair pulling), nail biting, thumbsucking, chronic motor tics, and the tics associated with Tourette disorder. After your physician or psychologist has shown you the procedures in the office, use the following [...]
For comfort, give a SHORT daily lukewarm bath of 5-10 minutes with a mild soap. Aveeno Oatmeal bath treatment is a good choice. Apply the following medicine to the bites: Hydrocortisone 1% (Over-The-Counter) 2x/day. Use this no longer than 2 weeks. To keep the bites/rash from becoming infected, apply an antibiotic cream (OTC) (such [...]
Definition Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. They can be spread by close contact with other people. These lice only live in hair and occasionally eyebrows and eyelashes. Alternative Names Lice - head; Nits; Pediculosis capitis - head lice Causes Head lice infect hair on the head. They are easiest [...]
Article: Understanding Why Children Won’t Eat and How to Help Author: Kay Toonmey, Ph.D. When children won’t eat, parents and professionals are often tempted to classify them in one of two categories: those who have “physical” problems and those who have “behavioral” problems. These kinds of labels are not particularly helpful. First, because there [...]
All in the Family Approach food choices and exercise as a family project and set an example of healthy eating and exercise habits. Read food labels looking for calorie, sugar and fiber content in particular. Avoid isolating or singling out the child (or children) with weight issues. Avoid eating fast food more than 1-2 [...]
Article: AAP Updates Guidelines for Infectious Disease Exclusions Pediatric News Volume 44 Issue 2 February 2009 Conjunctivitis: It's red, it's itchy, it's crusty, but it is not—repeat NOT—cause for automatic exclusion from day care or school, according to the latest edition of the American Academy of Pediatrics' “Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and [...]
Parents can help infants sleep through the night Source: Contemporary Pediatrics May 2005 Commentary by Michael G. Burke, MD Results of a questionnaire indicate that what parents do at bedtime and when their infant awakens during the night strongly influences the likelihood that the infant will sleep six consecutive hours. The parental questionnaire, as well [...]
Sports Injury Risks All sports have a risk of injury. In general, the more contact in a sport, the greater the risk of injury. Most injuries occur to ligaments (connect bones together), tendons (connect muscles to bones) and muscles. Only about 5 percent of sports injuries involve broken bones. However, the areas where bones [...]
