Strep Throat in Kids: Symptoms, Testing and Treatment
How to tell strep throat from a viral sore throat, when testing makes sense, how it is treated, and when a child can safely go back to school.
How to tell strep throat from a viral sore throat, when testing makes sense, how it is treated, and when a child can safely go back to school.
Colds and allergies can look almost identical in children. The clues are in the pattern: timing, itchiness, fever, and how long the symptoms stick around.
Six to ten infections a year is normal for young children. Here is what makes frequent illness reassuring and which patterns deserve a closer look.
Fever is usually a sign the body is fighting infection. Learn when a fever can be watched at home, when to call, and when it is a true emergency.
A practical guide to deciding whether your child is too sick for school, covering fever, vomiting, respiratory symptoms, runny noses and contagious infections.
The new school year brings shared germs. Here is why kids get sick so often, which illnesses to expect, when to keep them home, and when to call.
Run!! Grab 3 towels, a bucket and a nose plug. Seriously, vomiting can be a real nuisance. Sometimes it’s just part of the illness and sometimes it indicates something […]
Don’t worry! At least not right away. Fever is your body’s natural response to infection. It is a sign that something is happening, but in and of itself fever is […]
Anxiety is a common and normal experience for children, but when anxiety becomes persistent and severe, it can have a significant impact on a child’s daily life. Anxiety disorders are […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. ADHD is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. When it comes to ADHD […]
