The stomach flu (otherwise known as viral gastroenteritis) recently ripped its way through my household, which was great fun. I’ve seen a lot of it in my practice lately, too. A question I’m commonly asked by parents whose kids have the stomach flu, is: what can I give my kid to eat?
Here’s my answer (and this applies for both kids and grownups):
When your child is diagnosed with a severe allergy (like a severe allergy to bee stings, for example, or peanuts) it can be terrifying. The only way to cope with that fear is by arming yourself with knowledge. Here are five commonly asked questions about serious allergies in kids.
It’s a reality of parenting life: you find yourself discussing the topic of ‘poop’ more often than you ever imagined possible. Otherwise interesting, well-rounded, and educated adults can fill entire evenings with stories of bathtub "incidents," mid-flight diaper changes, and adventures in toilet training. What, exactly, did we talk about before this fascinating subject entered our lives?
Sometimes, however, the poop isn’t quite so free-flowing as the conversation. Got a constipated kid? Read on.
Kids have been back in school for a while now, which means, of course, lots of shared germs. And (unfortunately)...critters, too! Yes, head lice is a common thing for many school-aged kids. If your little darling comes down with a case—what do you do?
It’s the middle of the night and you’re awakened by a faint whimpering sound. You tiptoe into your child’s bedroom and touch her head. Your little one is burning up. Fear takes hold. What do you do?
First: don’t panic.
A fever is simply the body’s normal reaction to infection—and infection is an inevitable part of childhood. Still, I understand that anxiety (I’m a mom too, and I’m certainly in touch with that emotion). But don’t stress: here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-school isn’t just about a fresh box of pencils and new shoes. (Although I do love both of those things, truth be told.) Get ready to give your kids their happiest, healthiest year at school by taking care of the following things. Here’s your checklist:
