Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me… But they do. Bullying is a problem that goes under the radar because kids do not talk about it or may be afraid, and they don’t want to get in trouble by telling anyone. Generally, children will have some outward signs of…
Day: April 17, 2009
Bed-Wetting
It is not uncommon for a child to wet at night after they are potty-trained, but he or she does need to see the pediatrician to make sure it is just normal bed-wetting. There are some important facts that your physician will need to know: Is it every night? Is there any discomfort or burning?…
HPV Vaccine
Why Vaccinate Against HPV? This vaccine against cervical cancer is advised for young females. Most cervical cancer is the result of some strains of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Some of these strains, as well as other less lethal HPV strains, also cause genital warts. Did you know that each year about 10,000 women are diagnosed…
Recommended Reference Book
The American Academy of Pediatric’s Caring for Your Baby and Young Child. We recommend that parents all have a copy of Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, by The American Academy of Pediatrics. It is an excellent resource to have on hand. Inside, you’ll find information broken down into sections…
When Should or Shouldn't an Antibiotic Be Prescribed?
What is the big deal about antibiotics? So many times we treat children whose parents just came from their doctor with similar symptoms as their child, stating they just got a prescription for an antibiotic so they would like their child to get one to get better faster. Or, parents bring a child in concerned…