The Well-Child Visit Regular well-child examinations are essential to keeping kids healthy and up-to-date on immunizations against many dangerous childhood diseases. A checkup also is an opportunity for your doctor to talk to you about developmental and safety issues and for you ask questions you might have about your child’s overall health. What to Expect at the Doctor’s… Continue reading
Category: Kids And Parents
The charming of the storytelling to your kid
It may already have happened: When books, toys, songs, snacks, video games, and DVDs have lost their charm, your child pipes up with “I’m bored! Tell me a story, please.” Your mind blanks and your child looks at you with anticipation. What should you do? You may not realize it, but you have a wealth… Continue reading
Cook with school-age child and learn his or her to eating well and healthy
“Why do the bubbles rise like that?” Daniel asks as he watches his mother stir a boiling pot of noodles. As she explains how water turns into steam, he grates cheese and measures it into a bowl on the counter. Together, Daniel and his mother planned this meal of spaghetti, salad, and bread. He has… Continue reading
What are STDs and all about its
Sometimes it’s difficult to see your child as anything but that: a child. Yet, in many ways, teens today are growing up faster than ever. They learn about violence and sex through the media and their peers, but they rarely have all the facts. That’s why it’s so important for you to talk to your… Continue reading
Stomach & Intestinal Infections: child’s Ascariasis
Ascariasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasitic roundworm. While it is the most common human infection caused by worms in the world, ascariasis is not common in the United States. It occurs in varying prevalence worldwide, with far greater frequency in areas with poor sanitation or crowded living conditions. Signs and Symptoms Although… Continue reading
How to treat the appendicitis
Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) requires immediate medical attention, so it’s important to learn its symptoms — and how they differ from a run-of-the-mill stomachache — so you can seek medical care right away. The symptoms of appendicitis start with a mild fever and pain around the bellybutton, and can be accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, or… Continue reading
What are the ninth worst child illness for which you must beware?
Sick days are part of being a kid; worrying about childhood illnesses is part of being a parent. You wonder, what’s that weird rash? Does that cough sound worse than before? Am I going to catch this, too? Parents quickly learn from experience all about ear infections, pinkeye, stomach bugs, colds, and the flu. These… Continue reading
Commonly vaccines for teens
More teens are getting their recommended vaccinations, but rates are still below target levels, the CDC reports. There are two recommended vaccines for all teens: One dose of menigococcal meningitis vaccine (MenACWY) One dose of the tetanus/diphtheria/whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) One more vaccine is recommended for girls: three doses of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine,… Continue reading