Symptoms of Food AllergiesUpdated: Thu May 8 20:01:41 2008
Food allergies are common; but not as common as some parents believe. That makes it important to learn the symptoms of food allergies, so that you don't mistake a food intolerance for a more seriou…
MDICreated: Thu May 8 14:36:52 2008
An MDI (metered dose inhaler) is a pressured canister that contains a child's asthma medicine…
Hard to Control AllergiesUpdated: Wed May 7 16:18:40 2008
Some children have hard-to-control allergies, and suffer either with their allergy symptoms or try many different allergy medicines without relief. Learn how to get help to treat your child's aller…
Asthma Treatment ToolsUpdated: Wed May 7 15:24:43 2008
To effectively treat your child's asthma and prevent asthma attacks you will likely need some asthma treatment tools, which can include an asthma action plan, peak flow meter, spacer, and a nebuliz…
Chemicals in your Child's EnvironmentUpdated: Wed May 7 14:27:52 2008
Learn about the hazardous chemicals in your child's environment that you should avoid, like mercury in fish, VOCs in paint, and radon, and other things that you may be confused about, including you…
Controlling Your Child's AsthmaUpdated: Wed May 7 13:56:56 2008
Review the preferred treatments or steps for children who have persistent asthma symptoms, including the use of long-term controller medicines such as Singulair, Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Turbu…
Hard-to-Control EczemaUpdated: Wed May 7 13:43:17 2008
Learn how to treat your child's hard-to-control eczema, including the role of Staph infections and all of the other things that should be a part of your daily eczema treatment plan…
Allergy SymptomsUpdated: Mon May 5 17:58:20 2008
In addition to having symptoms that always occur in a certain time of the year (seasonal allergies), you can suspect allergies if your child has symptoms after being around a specific indoor allerg…
Asthma Attack SymptomsUpdated: Mon May 5 17:52:54 2008
An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of your child's asthma. Symptoms of an asthma attack might include wheezing, chest tightness, coughing, trouble breathing, and a drop in your child's peak flo…
NebulizerUpdated: Mon May 5 17:39:34 2008
A nebulizer, which is more commonly known as a "breathing machine" by parents, includes an air compressor to deliver an aerosolized breathing treatment to your child with asthma…
Peak Flows and AsthmaCreated: Mon May 5 14:41:29 2008
Peak flows are a good way to monitor how well your child's asthma is doing, and they may be a part of your child's asthma action plan. Using a peak flow meter (a small, portable device that your ch…
ZyrtecUpdated: Sun May 4 21:32:27 2008
Learn about Zyrtec or cetirizine, an antihistamine that is used to treat seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis or allergies in children and adults and which is now available over-the-counter…
Moisturizers for EczemaUpdated: Sat May 3 12:34:05 2008
Moisturizers are one of the main treatments for eczema, both to prevent and treat eczema flares. Learn how to choose and properly use a moisturizer for your child with eczema…
Asthma Action PlanUpdated: Fri May 2 16:04:16 2008
Having an asthma action plan, which lists all of your child's medicines and when he should take them, can help you keep your child's asthma under good control…
Birth Control Pills and Getting PregnantUpdated: Thu May 1 21:59:46 2008
Expert Q & A. How long will it take to get pregnant after stopping birth control pills?…
ADHD MedicationsCreated: Thu May 1 19:53:31 2008
Originally, parents only had two ADHD medications, Ritalin and Adderall, to choose from, and they came in just a few dosages. Fortunately, there is now a much greater choice in ADHD medications, an…
ADHD SymptomsCreated: Wed Apr 30 21:47:09 2008
ADHD symptoms sometimes confuse parents, as they are often given ADHD checklists or questionnaires, which list symptoms. It can be a little easier to understand ADHD symptoms if you think about the…
Wet Dressings for EczemaUpdated: Wed Apr 30 21:29:16 2008
Although often used for other itchy rashes, such as poison ivy and insect bites, wet dressings can also be helpful to eczema flares under control. Learn how to use wet dressings to treat your child…
Hard to Control AsthmaUpdated: Wed Apr 30 21:10:46 2008
Learn about common treatments for children with hard to control asthma symptoms, including the use of inhaled steroids, which are sometimes combined with other medications…
Understanding AsthmaUpdated: Wed Apr 30 01:35:19 2008
Asthma is a common, but sometimes underdiagnosed, condition in children. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing, but symptoms can usually be easily controlled with proper asthma …
Dyspraxia - Children's Learning DisabilitiesCreated: Mon Apr 28 15:40:55 2008
Dyspraxia is a type of learning disability in which children have problems with motor skill development, especially fine motor skills…
DyscalculiaCreated: Mon Apr 28 14:59:49 2008
Dyscalculia is a type of learning disability in which children have problems with math…
DysgraphiaCreated: Mon Apr 28 14:58:48 2008
Dysgraphia is a type of learning disability in which children have problems with writing, including handwriting and spelling…
Daily Baths and Moisturizers for EczemaUpdated: Sun Apr 27 15:01:59 2008
Review how taking a daily bath can help to moisten your child's skin and prevent flares…
Sports InjuryUpdated: Sat Apr 26 14:23:43 2008
Review how to prevent sports injuries when your kids play sports, including football, baseball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, etc…
Family History and Your Risk of DiseaseUpdated: Fri Apr 25 20:42:29 2008
Review how to learn more your child's family health or medical history to see if he is at risk for developing any illnesses, such as high blood pressure, cancer, or heart disease…
Summer Camps for Children with DisabilitiesUpdated: Fri Apr 25 19:47:56 2008
This is a guide to some of the directories and listings of summer camps available for children with disabilities…
Is Bronchitis Contagious?Updated: Thu Apr 24 19:32:54 2008
Learn more about bronchitis, including the symptoms of bronchitis and whether or not bronchitis is contagious…
IBS - What is IBSCreated: Thu Apr 24 16:38:02 2008
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common cause of chronic abdominal pain in children, especially older children and teens…
Celiac DiseaseUpdated: Thu Apr 24 13:51:07 2008
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, with symptoms that range from gas and diarrhea to irritability and depression. It is caused by an intolerance to the protein gluten, which is found in food…
Physical TherapyUpdated: Wed Apr 23 19:58:04 2008
Physical therapy (PT) refers to therapy that helps children that have problems with balance, coordination, muscle strength, and gross motor skills…
Occupational TherapyUpdated: Wed Apr 23 19:57:33 2008
Occupational therapy (OT) refers to therapy that helps children perform everyday skills and activities. …
ECIUpdated: Wed Apr 23 19:20:50 2008
ECI or early childhood intervention programs are federally funded state programs that help infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children with developmental delays and disability get therapy…
The Hepatitis B Vaccine for NewbornsUpdated: Tue Apr 22 20:45:43 2008
Learn why getting the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine is so important for newborns, even if your baby isn't at high risk for a hepatitis B infection…
MeaslesUpdated: Tue Apr 22 15:05:19 2008
Despite having measles in their target for elimination, measles is unfortunately still a big killer around the world and their continue to be small outbreaks in the United States. Learn about the c…
BPAUpdated: Tue Apr 22 13:41:43 2008
The use of BPA has become controversial, as there is a concern that BPA can leach out plastic and into baby formula, juice, food, and other substances inside plastic containers made with BPA…
Poison Ivy - Best Treatments for Poison IvyCreated: Mon Apr 21 18:02:26 2008
My kids get poison ivy a few times each year and, even with treatments, they still have an itchy rash for a few weeks. What are the best treatments for poison ivy?…
Poison Ivy Treatment GuideUpdated: Sun Apr 20 13:40:56 2008
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and/or Poison Sumac will cause an allergic reaction in most people. Urushiol is a chemical in these plants that causes the blisters and itchy rash. Learn to prevent and contr…
The Vaccine DebateUpdated: Sat Apr 19 04:14:18 2008
The 'vaccine debate' about whether vaccines are safe or could be causing autism has been in the news a lot lately. For most pediatricians, the vaccine debate doesn't revolve around trying to change…
Childproofing Your HomeUpdated: Sat Apr 19 03:09:39 2008
A step by step guide to childproofing your home…
The History of Vaccine Preventable IllnessesUpdated: Fri Apr 18 14:47:21 2008
Not surprisingly, there has been a debate about the safety and importance of vaccines even before the first vaccine was introduced. Being reminded of this first debate and how now vaccine preventab…
Vaccines and Vaccine Preventable IllnessesUpdated: Wed Apr 16 19:30:20 2008
Vaccines have done such a good job of controlling diseases in developed countries, such as the United States, that parents sometimes forget just how important they are and what life would be like w…
High Fat FoodsUpdated: Wed Apr 16 14:32:55 2008
Parents are getting used to the idea that there are certain foods that they should encourage their kids to eat and others that they should avoid. Of course, this usually means avoiding high fat foo…
E. Coli SymptomsUpdated: Wed Apr 16 01:43:02 2008
Although these infections are not common, parents should be aware of the symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infections, which can include bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps…
Salmonella SymptomsUpdated: Tue Apr 15 23:05:40 2008
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were four large outbreaks of Salmonella infections in the United States during 2007. Learn about common Salmonella symptoms so tha…
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