Preparing Your Child for New Sibling

 

Preparing your children for a new sibling can be a time of great emotional stress but also a great opportunity. Bringing home your new arrival will be a bit different when you have older children in the mix. Their thoughts, feelings, and behavioral changes must be considered. The best thing you can do is prepare your child ahead of time and remind them often of your love for them. Keep reading for more tips on how you can best encourage a healthy sibling bond read more here

Covid Testing for Kids

The options and procedures for obtaining COVID-19 testing for your child can seem confusing at first, but testing guidelines are relatively simple and uniform for all age groups. Keep reading to learn more about Covid testing for kids!

When To Get Tested?

COVID-19 testing is often required in order to get the “all-clear” for previously symptomatic children to go back to school. It is also commonly required for travel, to attend large events, and in the case of a potential COVID-19 exposure.

Vaccination status does not matter when determining whether or not your child should receive a COVID-19 test. Children should undergo COVID-19 testing if they have COVID-19 symptoms or have had a possible exposure to another individual who has tested positive read more here...

Sprains and Strains in Children

Sprains and strains are common injuries in children. Sometimes these injuries resolve with a little care at home, but often, sprains and strains should be examined to rule out further complications. Teens are more at risk than young children, but injuries affect both age groups read more here...

Scoliosis in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves to the side, forming what looks like the letter C or S. This condition is most common in children around the age of 10, often occurring during a child’s growth spurt read more here...

Abdominal Pain Causes & Treatment in Children

Abdominal pain in children and adolescents is quite common, stemming from a wide range of causes. The top cause of abdominal pain in children is gastroenteritis or the stomach flu, and some cases may require emergency care read more here...

Tips to Treat Viruses, Fungi & Parasites in Children

As hard as we parents may try, we cannot protect children from every organism that may be infectious. Luckily, most organisms don’t cause harm because a child’s immune system can fight against them read more here...

Sprains and Strains in Children

 

Sprains and strains are common injuries in children. Sometimes these injuries resolve with a little care at home, but often, sprains and strains should be examined to rule out further complications. Teens are more at risk than young children, but injuries affect both age groups.

A sprain is an injury to a ligament, while a strain refers to injuries of muscles or tendons. Sprains commonly affect wrists, knees, and ankles, typically caused by a fall or the tearing of a ligament. Strains often happen by a child overstretching, which can tear a tendon or muscle read more here...