Heat 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 MoreChicken Pox (Children)
What is chicken pox? Chicken pox is a disease marked by an itchy rash that starts out as multiple small red bumps that quickly change into thin-walled water blisters. These blisters develop into cloudy sores, which finally become dry brown crusts. New…
Learn MoreLice
What are head lice? They’re tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that live on the scalp and suck blood, causing severe itching. The good news is that head lice don’t carry diseases; they are more of a nuisance and not a threat to your child’s health. How…
Learn MoreGrandparents Raising Grandkids
After raising seven children of their own, 45-year-old Carol Johnson,* and her husband, 46, were ready to make the leap from weary parents to doting grandparents. Instead, they ended up becoming parents all over again. Like most grandparents, Johnson …
Learn MoreMedicines: Helping Children Swallow
At one time or another, almost every child will refuse to take a pill or swig of medicinal syrup. Here are some tips to help the medicine go down:Be honest. Do not tell your child that the medicine is candy (he might suddenly crave a handful). Instead…
Learn MoreDiaper Rash (Toddler)
What is diaper rash? By the time your child reaches the toddler years, you’ve probably already seen your share of diaper rashes: red, inflamed skin hiding under the diaper or training pants. The rash — usually found in the genital area, the inner thi…
Learn MoreMiddle Ear Infection: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Many people have experienced the pain and thumping that accompany a middle ear infection, and they’re especially common in children.Learn more about these common infections, their causes, symptoms and treatments, and how long they typically last.What …
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 …
Learn MoreCough (Children)
Is coughing bad for my child? Most of the time it’s good for her. When your child has a cold, coughing clears infected mucus from her lungs and keeps nasal mucus from dripping down into them. If she didn’t cough, a little sniffle could turn into pneum…
Learn More