Ingrown Toenail
If my child has an ingrown toenail, how do I recognize it? You’ll usually notice a toenail that’s pressing or growing into the skin. Big toes are most likely to develop ingrown toenails, but the problem can show up on any toe. A typical early sign is …
Learn MoreWhining, Ages 3 to 6
How can I get my child to stop whining? Tell him gently but firmly that his whining must stop, and work with him on better ways to express himself. These techniques can help: Point out your child’s whiny voice as soon as he uses it. You’ll have to be …
Learn MoreDehydration (Child)
What is dehydration? Dehydration means that the body is losing too much fluid or not taking enough in, usually because of fever, overheating, or diarrhea. It’s both preventable and easily treatable, but you need to address the problem right away or it…
Learn MoreVomiting
Why do children vomit? Vomiting is the body’s way of expelling material from the stomach, sometimes to get rid of something poisonous. Whatever the cause, your child’s stomach muscles will contract forcefully, and food will come back up through his es…
Learn MoreHeat Rash
What is heat rash? Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a red pimply skin eruption that can appear when your child overheats. It shows up most often in folds of the skin and on parts of the body where clothing fits snugly. These places include th…
Learn MoreHand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a very common viral infection that predominantly affects children under the age of 5, but it can also strike adults. It is characterized by fevers, skin rash, mouth sores and sometimes gastrointestinal complaints…
Learn MoreBiting, Ages 1 to 3
What should I do if my child bites someone? First, stay calm. Even if another child provoked yours and the child’s parent is furious, remember that your toddler may just be “trying out” her teeth, unaware of how much pain she inflicted. Many toddlers …
Learn MoreDyslexia, Ages 6 to 12
What is dyslexia? Although the term has fallen out of favor among child psychologists and other experts, dyslexia is popularly used to mean a disability in processing language. There are three types: visual (trouble recognizing printed letters or word…
Learn MoreDyslexia, Ages 3 to 6
What is dyslexia? Although the term has fallen out of favor among some child psychologists, dyslexia is popularly used to mean a disability in processing language. There are three types: visual (trouble recognizing printed letters or words); auditory …
Learn MoreMeasles Vaccine Rash: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Measles, a highly contagious disease, can spread like wildfire, with one person able to infect up to 18 others.However, it’s entirely preventable with a vaccine. Still, an estimated 9 million people fell ill with measles worldwide in 2021 alone, says …
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