Articles Index
Head Lice Home Remedies
Review the symptoms of head lice infestations and get information about some of the natural remedies and home remedies for treating head lice.
Noxzema and Eczema
Review whether or not Noxzema would be a good moisturizer for children with eczema and which other moisturizers might make better choices.
Poisonous Plants
Learn about houseplants and plants in your landscape that could harm or poison your kids.
Getting an Evaluation for Marfan Syndrome
Review what type of doctor should evaluate your child for Marfan syndrome.
Alternative Autism Treatments
My 2 1/2 year old was recently diagnosed with autism by a Developmental Pediatrician, who suggested that we return to our Pediatrician to discuss treatment options. He was born with gastroschisis, and I am concerned that he might have a Vitamin B6 or Vitamin B12 deficiency as a cause of his autism, since I have read that many children with autism do have GI problems. My Pediatrician isn't familiar with vitamin therapy for autism though. What should I do?
Allergy Testing
Review when kids can and should have allergy testing done, including allergy skin tests or the RAST allergy blood test.
Handwashing in Day Care
Learn about whether it is safe and healthy for day care workers to use a common washcloth when cleaning up after their kids.
Nosebleeds And Headaches
Review what might cause a child to have nosebleeds and headaches, including anemia and high blood pressure.
Migraine Headaches
Learn more about the different types of migraines that children can have.
Preventing Migraine Headaches
Review when your child should take a prophylactic medication, like Periactin or Elavil, to prevent her migraine headaches.
Benadryl when Flying with Kids
Can I give my kids Benadryl to help them sleep when we fly? We are planning a cross-country airplane trip this summer and I am worried that my kids might not do well on the plane.
Flu Shots for Infants and Rationing Flu Shots
Review whether a healthy 11 month old should get a flu shot, even if she stays home, isn't in daycare, and has no chronic medical problems.
Shingles - Can kids get shingles?
My daughter was just diagnosed with shingles. She is only fourteen. Isn't shingles just something older people get? Can kids get shingles?
Chronic Cough
Review possible causes of a chronic cough in a toddler, including infections, allergies, asthma, and reflux.
Fussy Babies and Shaking Movements
Review what to do about a breastfed baby who is fussy and is making some shaking arm movements.
Travel Cribs
Learn about travel cribs and playards and whether or not they are safe for your baby to sleep in when you are traveling with your newborn and infant.
Early Childhood Intervention
Learn what to do when you are concerned about your child's development or if you think that they have a developmental delay.
Immunizations and Hurricane Katrina
What is going to happen to all of the children who lost their shot records because of Hurricane Katrina? Will they have to have all of their vaccines over again?
Is Mersa Contagious?
Learn about MRSA and Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and whether or not they are contagious.
Blood In Stools and Breastfeeding
Review what might be causing a breastfed baby to have blood in his stools.
Early Signs of Autism
Learn more about the early signs of autism and what you should do when you have concerns about your child's development.
Childhood Ages and Stages
Learn about the common definitions of childhood ages and stages.
Naps and Sleep
Review how long your kids should sleep each day and how to encourage them to take naps during the day.
Pill Identification
Review how to identify pills that you might find in your teen's pockets, especially if you suspect that they might be abusing drugs.
Breath Holding Spells
Learn about breath holding spells, in which children cry and then pass out, usually in response to pain, anger, or frustration.