Pediatric Articles

Teaching parents how to cope with a child’s anxiety January 12, 2017

Effectively managing your own emotions will make it easier to respond to your child's anxiety.
Things like coping skills, mindfulness, support systems, and planning ahead can take a lot of the stress out of your life.
Remember not to take your child's behavior or anxiety personally.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Special Needs | Tagged anxiety, parenting, special needs

One Important Thing to Look for in a Pediatrician December 19, 2016

Report shows learning about child development and health has a measurable effect on outcomes.
Pediatricians are children's health experts that want to educate parents.
Well-child visits are an opportunity for parents to get information and strategies they'll soon need.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged choosing a pediatrician, parenting, pediatricians

Busy Morning Breakfast Bars November 7, 2016

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Mornings can be a hectic time for parents, but skipping breakfast should never be an option.
These make-ahead cereal bars feature whole grains blended with protein-packed mix-ins.
This recipe can easily be tweaked for variety week after week.

Posted in Healthy Recipes, School | Tagged breakfast, cooking, recipes

The many shades of pinkeye October 31, 2016

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Pinkeye is usually not serious and requires little intervention except keeping the area comfortable and clean.
Antibiotics are not necessary—or even effective— for most cases.
Help prevent pinkeye spreading by practicing good hand hygiene and sanitizing objects that come into frequent contact with hands and faces.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged eyes, handwashing, pinkeye, vision

How to treat constipation October 24, 2016

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Common causes of constipation include changes in diet, changes in schedule, and potty training.
If your child has not had a bowel movement in three days or if your child is experiencing pain during bowel movements, you should be concerned about constipation.
You can treat mild constipation at home by changes to your child’s diet and helping your child develop a healthy bowel pattern.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Pediatric Articles | Tagged constipation, gastrointestinal, hydration

When coughs don’t need antibiotics October 10, 2016

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Most coughs are caused by a viral infection from influenza, croup, or a cold.
The average cough lasts 18 days, but it is not uncommon for coughs to last up to 3 weeks.
If your child has a chronic cough, it might be allergies, asthma, or reflux.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged antibiotic resistance, antibiotics, coughing, PSA

Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause behavioral problems October 3, 2016

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Exposure to secondhand smoke made it 50 percent more likely that children would develop neurobehavioral disorders like ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.
Children’s bodies develop rapidly, putting them at a higher risk for adverse side effects.
Parents are in an excellent position to help protect their children from secondhand smoke.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavioral problems, pregnancy, second-hand smoke, smoking

How to feed a teenage boy without breaking the bank September 6, 2016

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Provide your teen with healthy choices, but don’t nag or lecture.
Prepare healthy snacks ahead of time to make them easy to grab.
Preparing a well-thought-out grocery list will help discourage unhealthy and expensive impulse buys.

Posted in Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged food, healthy eating, teens

When a sore throat doesn’t need antibiotics July 18, 2016

Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections like colds or the flu. In these cases, antibiotics don’t work and can actually make you sick longer. Taking antibiotics for a viral infection won’t cure your sore throat, keep others from catching it, or help you feel better. In these … Continue reading “When a sore throat doesn’t need antibiotics”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Health Alerts, Pediatric Articles | Tagged antibiotic resistance, antibiotics, ear nose & throat

Talk to your child about drinking as early as 9 years old June 28, 2016

Article at a Glance The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you talk to your child about the dangers of drinking as early as 9 years old. Help your children understand the dangers of drinking and teach them “media literacy” techniques. Because teens and children are smaller than adults, it takes fewer drinks for them … Continue reading “Talk to your child about drinking as early as 9 years old”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged alcohol, middle childhood, substance abuse

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