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How can i decrease my child’s anxiety about school?
A lot of separation anxiety is a 2-way street between parent and child. Be positive about school. Crying is not making him sick. However, going to school around other children READ MORE
A lot of separation anxiety is a 2-way street between parent and child. Be positive about school. Crying is not making him sick. However, going to school around other children may expose him to illnesses that his immune system has not seen. Give him a picture of you to take to school. Usually before long, he may whimper when he leaves you but does fine after you leave.
What can i do if my child gets sick on a weekend?
Most areas have after hours clinic or call centers for triage. It is best to avoid the ER unless there is a true emergency due to exposure to other illnesses.
For how long should I keep my child at home after chickenpox?
Until there are no new lesions and the old ones have crusted over. This takes about 1 week
What is the permanent treatment for head lice?
There is no permanent treatment. Children get reinfected from reexposure or eggs hatching from present infection. Way to prevent them, are spraying hair with hair spray and not READ MORE
There is no permanent treatment. Children get reinfected from reexposure or eggs hatching from present infection. Way to prevent them, are spraying hair with hair spray and not sharing combs, hats, clothed and not sitting close where heads or touching where a lice and crawl or jump from the infected person to your daughter.
Is it okay to feed cheese and butter to kids?
Young children below age 2 need extra fat, but after that they need 16 oz of dairy for calcium. If they are not overweight, butter is fine, but excess can increase cholesterol. READ MORE
Young children below age 2 need extra fat, but after that they need 16 oz of dairy for calcium. If they are not overweight, butter is fine, but excess can increase cholesterol. Mozzarella cheese is a low-fat option for cheese.
My 7 year old daughter is experiencing a lot of hair falling out. What could be the reason?
Hair follicles can shed in cycles, so at times it seems more. Make sure there is no traction on the roots from tight pony tail. Is she eating a healthy diet? Vitamin supplements READ MORE
Hair follicles can shed in cycles, so at times it seems more. Make sure there is no traction on the roots from tight pony tail. Is she eating a healthy diet? Vitamin supplements for hair and nails can sometimes help.
When is the earliest time per year a child should get their flu shot?
In our area it usually first available in October. You need 3 weeks after the shot before flu season starts for immunity to be protective. If they are getting them in the summer READ MORE
In our area it usually first available in October. You need 3 weeks after the shot before flu season starts for immunity to be protective. If they are getting them in the summer this may be last seasons shots and not as protective for the upcoming season.
Is it advisable to start my daughter on vitamin D supplements?
Vitamin D deficiency is common if there's poor dairy intake and lack of outside activities. If she does sports and drinks her milk and you already have her on a multivitamin, this READ MORE
Vitamin D deficiency is common if there's poor dairy intake and lack of outside activities. If she does sports and drinks her milk and you already have her on a multivitamin, this should be sufficient. If she never goes out and doesn't have dairy in her diet, supplement with vitamin D 400 u daily.
My daughter is overweight at 8 years old. What should I do?
Remove unhealthy snacks and sugar drinks from your house. Plan outside activities to increase exercise and do not make food a reward. Limit 2nd helpings, go to skim milk, milk READ MORE
Remove unhealthy snacks and sugar drinks from your house. Plan outside activities to increase exercise and do not make food a reward. Limit 2nd helpings, go to skim milk, milk screen time to 1 hour daily, and increase exercise to at least 1 hour daily. Make changes for the whole family.
My baby sounds like he is wheezing. Should I be worried?
Usually this is not a problem. It is usually mucus in the nose or a little swelling inside the nose. If he has trouble sucking or his color looks dusky he would need evaluation. READ MORE
Usually this is not a problem. It is usually mucus in the nose or a little swelling inside the nose. If he has trouble sucking or his color looks dusky he would need evaluation.
Can diapers cause UTI in children?
Usually girls are more likely to get UTI due to close relationships of urethra and anus. Make sure to wipe front to back and do frequent changes. No bubble baths. If they are READ MORE
Usually girls are more likely to get UTI due to close relationships of urethra and anus. Make sure to wipe front to back and do frequent changes. No bubble baths. If they are recurrent she needs a renal ultrasound to make sure the kidneys are not swollen.
Is it okay if my baby has swallowed Vaseline?
She may have another reason for the stomach ache than the vasoline. She would need to be checked if it persists
What are the key pros and cons of circumcision in kids?
The pros are preventing UTI and phimosis which is inflammation of the foreskin. Cons are pain bleeding or deformity if not done properly. If it is not done in the birth to 3 READ MORE
The pros are preventing UTI and phimosis which is inflammation of the foreskin. Cons are pain bleeding or deformity if not done properly. If it is not done in the birth to 3 weeks most doctors require them to be put to sleep which can cause problems from anesthesia and intubation.
Can children skip a few milestones as they are growing up?
Some babies do not crawl but prefer to stand especially if they are put in an exersaucer or walker. If she is pulling to stand she is developmentally ahead. Try putting her down READ MORE
Some babies do not crawl but prefer to stand especially if they are put in an exersaucer or walker. If she is pulling to stand she is developmentally ahead. Try
putting her down on the floor more.
putting her down on the floor more.
I believe my son has ADHD. How can I tell for sure?
Usually ADHD is diagnosed at kindergarten when the child is very hyperactive at home and school. Children at this age and up to 3 years old are usually very active and very short READ MORE
Usually ADHD is diagnosed at kindergarten when the child is very hyperactive at home and school. Children at this age and up to 3 years old are usually very active and very short attention span. Reward his good behavior. Watch about sugar snacks and drinks
My son wants to start weight training at 15 years. Is it safe?
Watch about unsupervised training, vitamins, and supplements. These can be too much protein for his kidneys. Make sure no steroid use, as this can harm bp and decrease testicular READ MORE
Watch about unsupervised training, vitamins, and supplements. These can be too much protein for his kidneys. Make sure no steroid use, as this can harm bp and decrease testicular size. Most schools have athletic trainers who recommend healthy diet and exercise.
How can I get my daughter to eat healthier foods?
Stop buying junk foods. She cannot get them for herself. Remove them from your house and do not allow grandparents to give them to her. This is setting a pattern for unhealthy READ MORE
Stop buying junk foods. She cannot get them for herself. Remove them from your house and do not allow grandparents to give them to her. This is setting a pattern for unhealthy weight dental caries and vitamin deficiency from lack of fruits and vegetables
Is Septalin safe for children?
Most children at 3 years old are still getting normal respiratory viruses but will improve by school age. Extra vitamin C and hand washing have proven effective. We do not recommend READ MORE
Most children at 3 years old are still getting normal respiratory viruses but will improve by school age. Extra vitamin C and hand washing have proven effective. We do not recommend herbal supplements at this age because dosing and purity has not been tested
Bad behavior?
Children with autism do not like change. A new person is change and is usually not well tolerated. Behavior modification therapy may help him
Why does my child wheeze every morning?
There are different reasons, if it is asthma it is not well controlled and needs increased therapy. If it is sinus drainage, he may need nose spray and allergy meds. If it is READ MORE
There are different reasons, if it is asthma it is not well controlled and needs increased therapy. If it is sinus drainage, he may need nose spray and allergy meds. If it is reflux, he may need meds for this. He would need to see his Doctor to sort it out, but sleep would be worth it.
