DYSFUNCTIONAL VOIDING (A COMMON CHILDHOOD PROBLEM) Bladder Issues Your child has a condition known as Dysfunctional Voiding. This means that the various parts of the urinary tract may not be working together in a coordinated way. The bladder (which stores urine), the external sphincter muscle (which holds urine in the bladder to prevent leaking), and [...]
Children and Hives (URTICARIA) Urticaria is another term for "hives." The condition affects approximately 20% of the population at one time or another. An episode of hives can start as itching, followed by swollen, red welts. The itching may be mild or severe. Scratching and emotional stress may worsen the itching. An episode of hives [...]
Infectious Mononucleosis - The Kissing Disease Mononucleosis also known as Mono or “Kissing disease” is a viral infection causing fevers, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands. It is typically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but can also be caused by other organisms. Mononucleosis is often transmitted by saliva. While it is known as "the [...]
Time Out - Discipline for Toddlers Time-out basically involves your placing your child in his playpen for a short period of time following each occurrence of a negative behavior. This procedure has been effective in reducing problem behaviors such as tantrums, hitting, biting and other aggressive acts, failure to follow directions and jumping on furniture. [...]
Small Pearl-shaped Spots, Which are Pink in Color on My Skin - Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin. It appears as small, pearl-shaped spots, which are pink in color. It may occur at any age but is typically found in children. It is not a serious disease and usually clears [...]
Nail Biting Onychophagia Nail-biting (onychophagia) is a common stress-relieving habit. Your child may bite their nails during times of stress, excitement, or during times of boredom or inactivity. Nail-biting can also be a learned behavior from family members. Nail-biting is the most common of the typical "nervous habits," which include thumb-sucking, nose-picking, hair-twisting or hair-pulling, [...]
Kids that are Picky Eaters - Is Your Child a “PICKY EATER”? Toddlers are no longer in a period of rapid growth as they were during the first year of life. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 years gain an average of 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 pounds annually. This is a huge growth decline [...]
How To Get Your Baby Started on Solid Foods Solid foods are a big step for a baby. Here is how, what and when to begin to make the transition from breast milk or formula to solid foods. Is your baby suddenly interested in what you're eating? It might be time to start introducing solid [...]
Summer Hazards for Kids That All Parents Need To Know Now that the summer months have arrived, children will tend to spend a greater portion of their free time outside and they may be exposed to potential dangers that could end in significant injury or death. It is important to consider that "an ounce of [...]
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Scabies Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by infestation by the human itch mite, a species so small that you need a microscope to see it. It is spread by direct contact with infected individuals and less often by sharing clothing or bedding. Sometimes whole families may [...]