Wondering how to discipline a 5 year old who hits? Is aggressive behavior a problem for your child? What should you do?
Don't you wish that your beautiful newborn, that you love more than you thought humanly possible, came with any instruction manual? I remember becoming a first time Mom, even after years of being a Nurse/ Nurse Practitioner, and feeling clueless. I had years of experience in the Emergency Room setting and could easily do my How to help manage viral illnesses at home and when to be concerned
The Quick and Drity Guide to Croup and Epiglottitis is designed by MedicTests.com to assist EMS professionals/students distinguish a sick child from a critical child.
A sick child can contaminate half her class at playtime, a guide for good hand hygiene in schools
Being a parent is an exciting chapter in a person’s life. Being able to watch your child learn and grow into their person. While sleepless nights and messy homes are the common challenges most parents battle, adding an unwell child into the mix can make home life more chaotic! For new parents, understanding the most common childhood illnesses and knowing how to manage them can significantly ease the anxiety that accompanies a sick child. To help, we have compiled insights into the symptoms, prevention, and necessary actions for several prevalent health issues among little ones.
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If your child is over 18, you may not be able to help your college-aged child if they are sick or injured. Here's how to get a HIPAA Form so you can help your child
Life takes us in many unexpected places, and sometimes we found ourselves with a friend whose child is very sick and in the hospital. It’s at these times our friends needs…
As parents, we often worry about our children. Our hearts are heavy when they are ill. It is hard for us to see them sick. Whether it's a bloody nose or cold and cough. What's more difficult
Parents: do you need a no-fuss method of teaching your child to swallow a pill? Here’s a trick I’ve used for years: miniature marshmallows. Depending on your child’s maturity, thi…
Help your child recover from a tonsillectomy with these ten tips based on personal experience (and lots of research). Includes suggestions for before and after surgery!
When a friend's child is sick, we might not know what to do. Here is what to say when a friend's child is sick from a hospital chaplain.
When it came to having conversations about our bodies and our health with our kids, my husband and I found one of the best resources on the market to be a book of poems by Dr. Steven Clark Cunningham entitled Your Body Sick and Well: How Do You Know?
Does your child have a high pain threshold? Lack of body awareness, including toileting? Free Interoception Activities and PDF to improve interoception.
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Six tips to help your child take medicine in a low stress manor from a mom and pediatric occupational therapist.
Want to know the best foods that help kids relieve constipation? Our article will cover 26 of the best foods for relieving constipation in children.
One of the scariest moments for a parent can be watching your child struggle to breathe. While children are incredibly resilient, they can decompensate more quickly than adults when they are sick. Learning the symptoms of respiratory distress can allow your child to be treated more efficiently.
Every preschool, daycare, elementary classroom, and school nurse needs this handout! I give this flyer to all the parents at my preschool at the beginning of the every school year. Even though the same rules are in the school's handbook, the illustrations really help the parents to pay more attentio...
Wondering how to discipline a 5 year old who hits? Is aggressive behavior a problem for your child? What should you do?
It might seem like your child is nauseous every waking moment. They are getting ready for school – they feel sick. It is time for bed – they feel sick. You might have dragged them to every stomach specialist in town, only to hear those dreaded words, “I think you should take her to a therapist.” Relax, your child isn’t making it up. They aren’t trying to manipulate you either. Yes, they are doubled over in pain before school. And yes, they seem to be completely fine after you let them stay home. But…anxiety can look that way. The fear of throwing up and the nausea that goes with it is very real. It is just caused by anxiety, not some stomach bug.
Sick or disabled family members should be included in your disaster preparedness plan. Learn how to help them survive by providing the support they need.
Last week, I shared with you my wonderful experience aboard Air Canada on my recent trek from Montreal to Dallas to attend Blissdom. When I think of Air Canada, I think of their comfortable flights and excellent customer service. What many people may not realize is how involved…
Blood plasma exchanges helped a 5-year-old with a rare autoimmune disorder get better. The sick child's prognosis, who had not responded to conventional treatment, was bleak. Nevertheless, a group of doctors from Rutgers University thought there could be hope despite the conventional wisdom against
One thing I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy: Preparing a child for surgery. If you have other children, help them prepare for their sibling's surgery.
might not know what to feed a child with a fever when they don't want to eat anything. Start with mild, easy-to-digest foods like...
Headaches can be triggered by a number of different things. Here are the most common causes of occasional headaches in kids.
Feeling-o-meter: A visual feeling thermometer for children to properly identify and describe their feelings of anger, frustration and disappointment.
"It's pretty embarrassing to tell you the truth.”
Does your child suffer from asthma? It’s a fairly common condition that affects loads of kids worldwide. Thankfully, it’s easy to treat, and you can get an asthma pump from your local doctor. However, there are loads of things that can trigger an asthma attack, which could be fatal. To make things worse
When your chid has a tummy ache, what can you do? Here are some natural remedies to help your little one feel better!
Discover why skipping the healthy morning meal is as bad as no breakfast at all for your child's academic performance.
