Pediatrics
When the body detects an illness, it responds by raising its temperature to fight it. This is known as a fever. Fevers fight various infections, bacteria and viruses. There are symptoms that may prompt you to check your child's temperature. These symptoms are dry mouth, earache, vomiting, poor appetite, pale appearance, skin rash, sore or swollen joints, sore throat, stomach pain, limpness, difficulty breathing, and whimpering. An infant may have high-pitched crying, fussiness and swelling of th...
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12/28/2023 10:28:00 AM
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As parents, it is our job to keep our children safe from serious harm. This can look different depending on their age. Younger children may not be able to follow directions or understand certain risks. Parents can protect their child by not only ensuring that they are in a safe environment but also by teaching them how to keep themselves safe. Protect your child by taking these five steps today: Drive safely. Avoid speeding and driving aggressively or impaired. Ensure that your child has the rig...
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10/16/2023 12:28:00 PM
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Are your kids prepared for the new school year? Are you? While kids need to prepare emotionally and mentally for getting into the back-to-school routine, parents need to get ready on many fronts too. Here's a handy checklist of preparations to tackle before school starts. Get up-to-date on vaccinations and sports physicals. It all starts with an annual check-up performed by our team of expert pediatricians . These exams inform you if your child's health and development are progressing as they sh...
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7/26/2023 12:55:00 PM
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Respiratory syncytial virus RSV is so common that nearly all children have had it by their second birthday. But what is RSV? And why is it important to recognize when your child has RSV—especially RSV that may be getting worse? RSV is a cold-like illness that affects the lungs, nose and throat. Most kids who get RSV recover on their own in a week or two. But young children with RSV can sometimes get very sick. They may get bronchiolitis inflammation of the small airways in the lungs or pne...
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1/3/2023 12:53:00 PM
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You want your kids to be happy and healthy throughout their lives, and would like to teach them healthy habits as early as possible. Once your child learns and adopts these habits, they will serve them well for the remainder of their lives. Teach the value of exercise . Exercise will help your kids build strong bones and muscles, and promote the vitality of the heart, lungs and other major organs. It would be helpful to set a goal of at least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise. Th...
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7/28/2022 12:19:00 PM
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You want your kids to be happy and healthy throughout their lives, and would like to teach them healthy habits as early as possible. Once your child learns and adopts these habits, they will serve them well for the remainder of their lives. Teach the value of exercise . Exercise will help your kids build strong bones and muscles, and promote the vitality of the heart, lungs and other major organs. It would be helpful to set a goal of at least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous exercise. Th...
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6/10/2022 3:13:00 PM
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Is your child a picky eater? It’s probably a phase that will pass soon, but these tips will help you convince your child to eat healthy foods until then: 1. Set the example. Want your child to try a food they’re initially put off by? Show them how much you enjoy the taste of the food yourself. 2. Let your child participate in the kitchen. When your child feels more involved in the preparation of the food, they’re more likely to enjoy the rewards. 3. Give your child time. It mig...
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1/18/2022 4:25:00 PM
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You're there to help your children with their homework, and you remind them to brush their teeth. But it's also important to help them avoid or overcome issues related to obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 14 million children and adolescents are affected by obesity. This can lead to many other health complications if left untreated, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Here’s a few suggestions on how you can help your kid...
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9/13/2021 10:57:00 AM
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Families are focused on staying healthy during the pandemic. Pediatric vaccines are an important part of that equation. Vaccines help protect kids of all ages from serious diseases, including whooping cough and measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children get many of their shots by age 2. Despite that recommendation, it seems that fewer kids have been getting their shots during the coronavirus crisis, says Dr. Holly Cunneen , a board-certified pediatrician at ...
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4/14/2021 9:28:00 AM
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For a lot of kids, showing up at school now means putting in their earbuds and logging on. Many schools have moved to virtual learning to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But it's posing challenges for kids and parents alike. As a parent, you may find yourself playing a significant role in your child's home learning. For helpful hints on making this new type of schooling work for your family, check out this advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prev...
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1/26/2021 1:21:00 PM
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The holidays are a magical time for a child, particularly when they hold a treasured toy for the first time. That precious look in the child's eyes says it all. For grownups, that's the joy of giving toys for birthdays, holidays or just because. While kids want fun stuff, they need safe play things too. Thousands of toy-related injuries happen every year. So keep these safety tips in mind on your next trip down the toy aisle: 1. Read labels carefully . Labels on toy packages can help you decide ...
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12/15/2020 4:07:00 PM
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When it comes to the safety of an infant, you can't be too cautious. Whether you're a new parent, grandparent or close family friend, check out these tips for childproofing your home and ridding it of hidden hazards that might seriously injure babies or young kids. Hide temptation. Naturally curious little ones will put almost anything into their mouths. Keep potential poisons such as medicine, household cleaners and rubbing alcohol out of reach—and, ideally, in a locked cabinet. And don't...
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9/10/2020 10:45:00 AM
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Want to help your kids start each day off right? Make sure they hit the pillow early enough each night. Getting enough sleep benefits children in many ways. For starters, well-rested kids tend to behave better. They learn better too. And they may have fewer illnesses since sleep is good for the immune system. For sleepy kids, it's a different story. Being drowsy can make kids crabby. It’s hard for them to concentrate on school work when they're tired. Worse, chronically sleepy kids may hav...
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8/26/2020 9:53:00 AM
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You're there to help your children with their homework, and you remind them to brush their teeth. But it's also important to help them avoid or overcome issues related to obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 14 million children and adolescents are affected by obesity. This can lead to many other health complications if left untreated, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Here’s a few suggestions on how you can help your kid...
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9/25/2019 10:19:00 AM
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If you have a child with a chronic illness, you know the importance of daily care to keep your kiddo safe and healthy. As a parent, one of the best things you can do is make sure other adults in your child's life know what to do too. That's why if children have asthma, diabetes or another condition, it's crucial to educate school staff, coaches and caregivers about how to manage daily care or emergencies. Work with your child's doctor to complete a written care plan that spells out your child's ...
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8/28/2019 2:12:00 PM
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Giving medicine to babies can be tricky. Medicine you think can help your baby could actually hurt your little one if you give a drug that isn't appropriate for infants or accidentally give the wrong dose. Here's how you can keep your baby safe: Get an OK. Always check with your child's doctor before giving your baby any medicine. That includes over-the-counter ones—some may not be safe for babies. Even though you can buy a medicine at a grocery store or drugstore, that doesn't mean it's h...
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7/25/2017 4:31:00 PM
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You're there to help your children with their homework, and you remind them to brush their teeth. But have you helped them do something good for their hearts lately? You may think that only grown-ups need to be concerned about having a healthy heart. But it's never too early to start establishing a heart-healthy lifestyle for your children too. Here's why: Even though kids rarely get heart disease, the process leading to adult heart disease—the gradual buildup of fat, cholesterol and other...
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11/17/2016 2:56:00 PM
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If you recently got up in the middle of the night to change some soggy sheets because your child wet the bed, it may help to know that plenty of other moms and dads are doing the same thing. Most children are toilet trained between 2 and 4 years old. But some don't stay dry at night until they get older. For instance, about 20 percent of 5-year-olds wet their beds, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP . And some kids still have accidents at age 7 or older. Wet sheets aren't your child'...
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10/25/2016 1:01:00 PM
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The holidays are a magical time for a child, particularly when they hold a treasured toy for the first time. That precious look in the child's eyes says it all. For grownups, that's the joy of giving toys for birthdays, holidays or just because.
While kids want fun stuff, they need safe play things too. Thousands of toy-related injuries happen every year. So keep these safety tips in mind on your next trip down the toy aisle:
1. Read labels carefully . Labels on toy packages can help you ...
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12/10/2015 11:26:00 AM
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It’s a phenomenon that seems to be more prevalent than ever. Bullying can prove emotionally and physically destructive to our children, and deserves attention from school administrators, teachers and parents. Name-calling, punching and teasing still remain incredibly hurtful. But in this digital age, bullying can take a variety of other forms – from aggressive text messages to insulting photos posted on the web. You want your child to enjoy their school years, and make the most of th...
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8/24/2015 10:27:00 AM
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If you prepare your child’s school lunch, you want it to include the healthy nutrients they need to promote energy and mental stamina, but you also want to give them something fun, tasty and enjoyable. This can be a particular challenge if your child is a picky eater. Here are a few tips that may come in handy when you prepare your child’s next lunchbox: Get their input. Sit down with your child and ask them what they like to eat. Make a list of items the two of you can agree upon &#...
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8/24/2015 10:26:00 AM
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You’ve purchased the pencils and notebooks, met the teachers, and completed your checklist of preparations for another productive school year. But have you scheduled an appointment with your child’s pediatrician? The back to school season is an ideal opportunity to make sure your child is healthy enough to perform at their best. Many parents choose to schedule their child’s annual check-up during this time. In fact, these exams are required for many children who participate in ...
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8/24/2015 10:25:00 AM
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It’s more important than you might think. An improperly stuffed and worn backpack can do damage to your child’s neck, arm, joints, and back. But you can lighten their load by taking these steps: Keep the backpack to under10% of your child’s body weight. If there’s no way around a heavy backpack, consider placing it on rollers so you child can carry it more freely through their school campus. The heaviest items in your child’s backpack should be placed closest to the...
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8/24/2015 10:24:00 AM
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You may have heard of something called dry drowning or delayed drowning. While those aren't actual medical terms, they do describe an event that can be both unexpected and deadly - especially to kids, who are at high risk of drowning. Here are five things you need to know about dry drowning: 1. This type of drowning can happen when even a small amount of water gets into a child's lungs. It can happen while a child is swimming, playing in shallow water or, even sometimes, taking a bath. 2. The wa...
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7/20/2015 3:42:00 PM
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When it comes to the safety of an infant, you can't be too cautious. Whether you're a new parent, grandparent or close family friend, check out these tips for childproofing your home and ridding it of hidden hazards that might seriously injure babies or young kids. Hide temptation. Naturally curious little ones will put almost anything into their mouths. Keep potential poisons such as medicine, household cleaners and rubbing alcohol out of reach—and, ideally, in a locked cabinet. And don't...
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4/15/2015 5:11:00 PM
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