It seems that kids get a renewed burst of energy about an hour before bedtime (we assume they secretly know this, and do everything in their power to stay awake). However, this can be especially exhausting for you as a parent, who has worked all day or provided their care and just want an easy […]
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While this disease is considered mild, at least by the Mayo Clinic, it doesn’t make it pleasant. The contagious condition is common in children (especially when they’re regularly in a social setting like a daycare), adds the source, and is most commonly caused by a coxsackie virus. In fact, some doctors will refer to the […]
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Strep throat accounts for approximately 15-percent of all sore, chaffed throats that hit doctors’ offices and drop in clinics in North America. This widespread bacterial infection mostly afflicts school aged children, but adults aren’t exempt from the red, swollen, painful throat condition. Strep throat is caused by an overgrowth of group A streptococcus bacteria, which […]
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It’s hard to imagine the words “juvenile” and “arthritis” in the same sentence, because the disease is usually associated with aging. However, arthritis is a reality for about 300,000-children in the U.S., according to the Arthritis Foundation. The other keyword in this particular type of arthritis is “idiopathic,” meaning doctors don’t know exactly what the […]
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Going to the doctor is not much fun for adults, let alone kids. It can get even more challenging when young ones see the doctor preparing the needle, and they start pulling away. However, getting a flu shot for your child is important, and it doesn’t have to be scary with the right approach. While […]
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