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3 Steps in Tracking Down the Cause of Colic
STEP 1: KEEP A COLIC DIARY A diary is helpful for two reasons: You may uncover clues that help your baby’s doctor diagnose a hidden medical cause of colic, and you may be surprised by the correlations you find. As one mother noticed, “On days that I wear my baby in a sling most of […]
Why Babies Fuss
3 Reasons As to Why Babies Fuss Very simply, babies fuss for the same reasons adults fuss: they hurt either physically or emotionally, or they need something. There is a wide spectrum of types of crying. At the quieter end is the baby who fusses to be picked up but is easily comforted and satisfied […]
Soothe a Crying Baby
Dance Steps to Soothe a Crying Baby Here are the dance routines that worked best for us to soothe a crying baby. Try these, but remember that the key to baby dancing is improvising. 1. The Swing Hold your partner in the neck nestle or chest snuggle position and sway from side-to-side with as much […]
Understanding the Common Cold Virus
Explaining the Common Cold Virus The common cold is something most people deal with at least once every year but many do not know much about it. The common cold virus is often mistaken for other kinds of viruses and treated with the wrong remedies. Learn more about the common cold virus and be prepared […]
Treating Asthma
Preventing, Maintaining and Treating Asthma Read on to learn about treating asthma including allergy prevention, asthma medications, methods for administering inhaled medications and which method is best for your child. Allergy Prevention Some forms of asthma, as described above, may be caused by allergies to substances in the environment such as: dust, mold, cigarette smoke, […]
Peak Flow Meter
What is a Peak Flow Meter? A peak flow meter is a device prescribed by your doctor to help you monitor your child’s asthma. It is a plastic tube about 8 inches long with a mouthpiece attached. Your child takes a deep breath, and then blows out as hard and fast as he can. This makes […]
Gender Differences in A.D.D.
General Gender Differences in A.D.D. for Children and Teens A.D.D. is not necessarily milder in girls, but it can be different. Boys with unrecognized and untreated A.D.D., especially if they are impulsive and overactive and also have learning difficulties and family problems, tend to show antisocial behavior and are at risk for later substance abuse. […]
6 Steps To Tell if Your Child Has A.D.D.
A.D.D. Check List STEP 1: Fill Out the Check List It is impossible to compose a one-size-fits-all checklist for A.D.D., which may be why there are many types of questionnaires and checklists in use. What the A.D.D.-Q does best is help you organize your thinking about the problem and give the professional you choose information […]
12 Medication Giving Tips
Medication Giving Tips to Help Effectiveness Using medications to improve behavior and enhance learning is both an art and a science; it requires close communication between everyone who works with the child. The dosage, frequency, and schedule for giving stimulant medications vary greatly from child to child. Here are some general guidelines for medication giving. […]
Flu in Children
Diagnosing and Treating the Flu in Children Your normally overactive four-year-old doesn’t seem quite himself over the past two hours. He has had a runny nose and a bit of a cough. He then begins to complain of a headache and sore throat. Next, his body aches all over, and he insists on laying down. […]
Pneumonia
Dr. Sears Guide to Identifying If Your Child Could Have Pneumonia Your child has been coughing for several days. The cough then becomes deeper and junkier, and he starts having fevers. He (and you) are up all night, and cough medicine doesn’t seem to be helping. You begin to worry, “Could my child have pneumonia?” […]