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- PANDASCreated: 2008-08-27 @ 16:45:43 GMT
PANDAS is an acronym for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. It describes children who develop the sudden worsening of tics, obsessive/compulsi… - Ten Questions to Ask Your PediatricianCreated: 2008-08-26 @ 20:42:39 GMT
Consider asking your pediatrician these ten questions from time to time to get the information you need to keep your kids safe, healthy, and developing normally… - School Refusal - Kids Who Don't Want to go to SchoolUpdated: 2008-08-26 @ 03:09:19 GMT
Some kids just dread going to school and suffer from school refusal. For these kids, going to school may become so stressful that they have temper tantrums over going to school or complain of sympt… - Whole FoodsUpdated: 2008-08-25 @ 14:25:50 GMT
Eating more whole foods is a good way to replace many of the processed snacks and foods that have a lot of extra sugar, fat (including trans fat), salt, and other things added to them and a lot of … - Poison Ivy QuizUpdated: 2008-08-24 @ 19:20:25 GMT
Poison ivy can be a big problem, triggering itchy rashes, for families that like to spend a lot of time outdoors. Take our Poison Ivy Quiz to see if you know everything you should about poison ivy … - Hidden Dangers and Child SafetyUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:45 GMT
Many parents are unaware of child safety hazards that exist beyond drownings, car accidents, or house fires. Shopping cart injuries, TVs that tip over, and accidents on trampolines, ATVs, bunk beds… - Child Sleeping in a Car SeatUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:07 GMT
Child sleeping in a car seat. Although he seems nice and comfortable, if the car is moving, the car seat isn't really providing any protection for him if there is a car accident… - Sleeping in a Car Seat Safely?Updated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:06 GMT
Is this child sleeping in his car seat safely? Not without the harness clip that should always be used with a car seat that has a five point harness, whether or not a child is asleep. A missing har… - Infant Car SeatUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:06 GMT
A photo of an infant smiling as he gets buckled into his car seat… - Harness Clip in Good PositionUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:06 GMT
Harness Clip in Good Position… - Car Seat NapUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:06 GMT
There is nothing wrong with letting your child nap in his car seat, just as long as he is safely and snugly strapped in… - Butterfly StitchesUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:06 GMT
Butterfly stitches can be a good alternative to regular stitches for mild cuts and lacerations… - Dog Bite After SurgeryUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:05 GMT
A child's nose after her dog bite has been surgically repaired… - Dog Bite PhotoUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:05 GMT
A photo of a child's nose after getting a bitten by a dog. She is ready for surgery… - Kids Crossing the StreetUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:05 GMT
Kids Crossing the Street… - Infant Choke FoodsUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:05 GMT
Although parents often remember common 'choke foods,' like hot dogs, peanuts, and hard candy, they forget that young kids can choke on uncut spaghetti… - Even Superheroes Need Booster SeatsUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:04 GMT
Even superheroes need booster seats!… - First Aid for a Scraped KneeUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:04 GMT
First Aid for a Scraped Knee… - Electrical Cord SafetyUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:04 GMT
When childproofing, don't forget electrical cords and other hidden dangers… - Dog Bite 'After' PictureUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:04 GMT
Dog Bite 'After' Picture. Surgery was a great success… - Removable Pool FenceUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:04 GMT
A mesh pool fence partially removed at a party… - Mesh Pool FenceUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:03 GMT
Mesh pool fences are becoming popular alternative to more traditional permanent pool fences become they are less expensive and are removable… - Electrical Outlet SafetyUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:03 GMT
This photo of an electric outlet with a pair of scissors and paint brush in it offers a good example of how your child views your home… - Removable Mesh Pool FenceUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:03 GMT
A permanent pool fence, unlike this partially removed mesh fence, can be a good part of your layers of protection plan around your pool… - Breakdown in Pool SafetyUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:03 GMT
Breakdown in Pool Safety. The 'layers of protection' has broken down around this pool, as the removable mesh pool fence has been partially taken down at this pool party, people are drinking, and ki… - Safe Swimming With Floaties?Updated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:03 GMT
Most experts consider floaties or inflatable arm bands to be toys and not proper pool safety equipment. A Coast Guard approved life vest or life jacket is a safer option… - Healing Scab on a Child's KneeUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:02 GMT
A healing scab on a child's scraped knee… - Healing Scab with a BandaidUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:02 GMT
A photo of a child with a healing scab on her scraped knee… - Safe RollerbladingUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:02 GMT
Remember that a helmet, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads, are not just for beginner rollerbladers… - Ice Pack on a Sprained KneeUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:01 GMT
An ice pack can be helpful for many sport's injuries, such as a sprained knee or ankle… - A Child with a Scraped KneeUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:01 GMT
All parents would benefit from learning basic first aid on how to treat a scraped knee… - A Child with StitchesUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:01 GMT
Stitches can help a wound heal faster and leave less of a scar… - Stair SafetyUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:45:01 GMT
Securing the stairs in your home with gates, which seem to be missing in this photo, to prevent falls is another essential part of childproofing your home… - A Baby Reaching for a Hot StoveUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:44:59 GMT
This photo of a baby reaching for a hot stove shows how easy it is to forget about common safety hazards when childproofing your home… - First Aid for a Sprained WristUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:44:59 GMT
Review basic first aid for a sprained wrist… - Car Seats and Winter CoatsUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:44:59 GMT
Review why winter coats may become compressed under the harness straps of a car seat in a crash, become too loose, and may allow your child to become injured or even ejected from the seat and/or ca… - Ready For Seat Belts?Updated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:43:57 GMT
Ready For Seat Belts?… - First Aid and Safety PhotosUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:43:57 GMT
A first aid and safety photo gallery to help you learn how to keep your kids safe, review hidden dangers, and be prepared when your kids get hurt. … - First Aid and Safety PhotosUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:43:56 GMT
A first aid and safety photo gallery to help you learn how to keep your kids safe, review hidden dangers, and be prepared when your kids get hurt. … - First Aid and Safety PhotosUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:43:56 GMT
A first aid and safety photo gallery to help you learn how to keep your kids safe, review hidden dangers, and be prepared when your kids get hurt. … - Going Back to SchoolUpdated: 2008-08-23 @ 02:33:52 GMT
The end of summer means going back to school, or starting school for the first time, for many children. Thinking of important issues, such as immunizations and your child's medical problems, and ta… - Soccer Goals Safety AlertUpdated: 2008-08-21 @ 17:41:16 GMT
Soccer goals are a hidden danger that parents should be aware of. If they aren't secured properly to the ground, movable soccer goals can fall over, injuring a child who is hanging on the netting o… - Elevator and Escalator HazardsCreated: 2008-08-21 @ 16:40:05 GMT
While elevators and escalators are safe, reports of injuries likely suggest that while you may not have to think twice and use the stairs, you should at least think about your child's safety before… - Is Mersa Contagious?Created: 2008-08-21 @ 16:32:44 GMT
Learn about MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and whether or not they are contagious… - Finding Head LiceUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 22:56:16 GMT
Learn how to find live head lice and nits on your child's hair, which can be important if you get a note home from school that head lice is going around your child's class… - MRSA Symptoms - Symptoms of MRSAUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 21:32:07 GMT
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of skin infection that is becoming increasing common. Since MRSA can be so serious and sometimes deadly, it is important to learn to rec… - Blood In Stools and BreastfeedingUpdated: 2008-08-20 @ 21:06:11 GMT
Review what might be causing a breastfed baby to have blood in his stools… - Spider Bites vs MRSACreated: 2008-08-20 @ 19:29:55 GMT
A classic sign of an MRSA infection is that people will describe the area as looking like a spider bite. You don't want to delay the treatment for a resistant staph infection because you are treati… - Crypto Myths and FactsUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 17:20:25 GMT
Understanding more about crypto, including common myths and facts, can help this common summertime infection from spreading too far within a community. … - High Fiber FoodsUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:03:14 GMT
Review these lists of high fiber foods to find healthy foods for your child, and learn which foods are good sources of fiber, including many fruits, vegetables, legumes (beans), breads, and cereals… - Protein Rich FoodsUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:03:11 GMT
Review common protein rich foods that your kids may be eating and learn if your children are getting enough protein in their diet… - Iron Rich FoodsUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:03:06 GMT
Review this list of iron rich foods so that you can give your kids at least two or three foods that have a lot of iron in them each day and avoid iron deficiency anemia… - Diet and ConstipationUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:02:58 GMT
Review common causes of constipation and how you can prevent and treat your child's constipation with simple changes to your child's diet… - Is It Too Late To Get A Flu Shot?Updated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:02:50 GMT
Learn whether or not it is too late to get a flu shot to protect you from the flu virus this flu season… - Kids and TVUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:02:39 GMT
Learn why you should take the TV out of your child's room and follow the AAP recommendation that kids watch no more than 2 hours of quality programming each day… - Understanding Vaccine SafetyUpdated: 2008-08-18 @ 16:02:16 GMT
Understanding vaccine safety can help you to learn the importance of immunizations to protect your children from vaccine preventable diseases. and learn about the benefits and risks of vaccines and… - Lost Vaccine RecordsCreated: 2008-08-18 @ 14:16:48 GMT
Your child has had all or most of his vaccines, but you can't find his vaccine records. Your doctor can't find them either. What do you do? Does he need to start getting shots all over again?… - Early Signs of AutismUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 16:28:10 GMT
Learn more about the early signs of autism and what you should do when you have concerns about your child's development… - Controlling Crypto OutbreaksUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 12:56:56 GMT
As crypto infections becomes more common, it is likely something you want to learn more about though, both so you can avoid it and so that you can recognize the symptoms if your kids catch it. … - CryptosporidiumUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 12:44:36 GMT
Cryptosporidiosis, an infection with the Cryptosporidium parasite, can follow drinking contaminated water and often leads to a few weeks of diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Learn about the sym… - Swimming - Staying Safe and HealthyUpdated: 2008-08-16 @ 12:42:02 GMT
Many parents overlook the fact that kids can get sick from the germs in the water of pools, lakes, and water parks, etc. In addition to basic swimming safety, learn how taking some simple steps can… - Common Allergens or Allergy TriggersCreated: 2008-08-15 @ 15:44:47 GMT
Allergens are things that can trigger allergy symptoms in susceptible people. Learn about all of the different allergens that your kids might be exposed to and which might be causing their allergy … - School Immunization RequirementsUpdated: 2008-08-15 @ 02:47:18 GMT
Make sure your child's vaccines are up-to-date before school starts so that you don't have to rush into your Pediatrician's office right before classes begin… - Spider BitesUpdated: 2008-08-14 @ 22:01:52 GMT
Although spiders seem to be everywhere, extremely few of these spiders are dangerous. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of spider bites and what to do if you think that your child has been bitten… - Childhood Ages and StagesUpdated: 2008-08-13 @ 23:01:42 GMT
Learn about the common definitions of childhood ages and stages… - Naps and SleepUpdated: 2008-08-11 @ 00:11:09 GMT
Review how long your kids should sleep each day and how to encourage them to take naps during the day… - STD SymptomsUpdated: 2008-08-07 @ 19:05:35 GMT
Review the symptoms of common STDs, like chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, and syphilis… - STD Testing - Tests for STDsCreated: 2008-08-07 @ 15:00:16 GMT
STDs are common among teens and young adults. That makes it important for pediatricians, parents, and teens to think about testing for STDs when teens have symptoms and regular screening if they ar… - Medical AdviceUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 22:28:01 GMT
Review expert medical advice about treating common conditions and infections. Plus get information about immunizations, medications and your child's mental health… - Parenting Information and AdviceUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 22:26:55 GMT
Information and advice on dealing with common parenting issues and problems, including nutrition, growth, development, sibling rivalry, potty training, getting your child to sleep all night, and ma… - Junk FoodUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 13:49:48 GMT
It is generally recognized that kids eat too much junk food, which is likely contributing to the current childhood obesity epidemic. Learn how to recognize and avoid junk food from your child's die… - Healthy Food - Kids and Healthy FoodUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 13:49:14 GMT
As parents work to avoid junk food, they often struggle to find alternative foods for their kids to eat. Learn to choose healthy food for your kids to eat… - Printable Food DiaryCreated: 2008-08-06 @ 01:46:49 GMT
A food diary can be a great way to keep track of the calories your kids are eating, especially if they are overweight, and to make sure that they are getting enough fruits, vegetables, vitamins, an… - Preparing for Flu SeasonUpdated: 2008-08-05 @ 14:03:19 GMT
Since many parents have had trouble getting their kids the flu vaccine the last few years, now can be a good time to start preparing for this year's flu season and figure out where you are going to… - Breastfeeding VideosUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 21:46:26 GMT
Breastfeeding books can be helpful, and a picture may be worth a thousand words, but watching someone breastfeed, even if it is on a breastfeeding video, can be invaluable when you are trying to le… - Pill IdentificationUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 21:45:26 GMT
Review how to identify pills that you might find in your teen's pockets, especially if you suspect that they might be abusing drugs… - Stye - Stye Symptoms and TreatmentsUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 14:56:56 GMT
A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a common infection on a child's eyelid. Learn about the symptoms and treatments in case your child gets a stye… - Breath Holding SpellsUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 18:32:31 GMT
Learn about breath holding spells, in which children cry and then pass out, usually in response to pain, anger, or frustration… - Head BangingUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 14:53:51 GMT
Although distressing for parents, head banging at bedtime or in the middle of the night is usually normal for young children. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for children with head banging… - Styes and Eyelid BumpsUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 02:27:39 GMT
Review what could cause a pimple like bump on a child's eyelid, such as a stye or chalazion…