This is a very common problem with girls and sometimes boys. The most common symptom is pain on urination (dysuria). Therefore, people think they usually have a urinary track infection (UTI). About nine out of 10 times they do not have a UTI. We will always get a urinalysis and...
SELF PROTECTION: I read in the news tonight that 7 girls from Chicopee have gone missing in the past 3 months. Idon’t know the details but it is scary to think about. I was talking to my wife and daughter. A fewideas to consider. 1. You fine something on your...
Why we use vaccines Vaccines can prevent infectious diseases. Examples of vaccine-preventable diseases are: measles, polio, hepatitis B, influenza and many others. When most people in a community are vaccinated against a disease, the ability of the pathogen to spread is limited. This is called ‘herd’ or ‘indirect’ or ‘population’...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Preventing swimmer's ear is actually quite simple. Put one or two drops of white vinegar into each ear after they swim. The bacteria in the water that causes swimmers ear cannot grow in this acid environment. There have actually been many concoctions for this. 2 in particular: first was...
GET OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN, GET SOME FRESH AIR, BE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND SOCIAL DISTANCE DURING THE COVID-19 INTERRUPTION. TWO APPS FOR FUN ALLTRAILS: DOWNLOAD THE FREE PART, IF YOU LOVE IT YOU CAN GET THE PREMIUM. SEARCH FOR WHERE YOU LIVE AND FIND HUNDREDS OF NEARBY TRAILS TO...
Get some sleep to reduce anxiety. A 10-20 minute power nap gives you the best benefits, such as mental alertness and feeling rejuvenated. Being Thankful. Higher levels of gratitude reduce anxiety. Jam out with music. Music can decrease pain in high anxiety individuals. Question Yourself. Write down...
To get ungrounded you must earn 500 points Write a nice letter to someone in the family = 10 points Write a nice letter to a neighbor = 10 points Help a relative with homework = 20 points Prepare and cook dinner = 50 points 1 load of laundry...
If you are bringing home a newborn into a home where there is a toddler or preschooler, here is something that may help. Of course, try to let them help as much as possible. And don’t forget ‘Special Time’ by Barbara Howard as I mentioned earlier. My experience, however, is...
TIME TO GO HOME WITH YOUR BABY: CAR SEAT: This should be covered by the nurses before you head out the door, but incase they missed it: Your baby needs to face backwards in the car seat until they are 2 years old. At 1 year they will need...
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your new baby! First a few things to expect while you are in the hospital. WELCOME to one of the hardest and most rewarding jobs out there. You will never want to go back to the way it used to be before the...
If you want more information you can go to the American Academy of Pediatrics website at simply: AAP.org Here are a couple of books published by the AAP. You can order them online from AAP.org and look for other educational materials for parents. One is from Birth to...
EMERGENCIES IN INFANT LESS THAN 3 MONTHS FEVER: 100.4, any baby less than 3 months old with a temp of 100.4 or Higher BECOMES UNCONSCIOUS VOMITING GREEN CYANOSIS: TURNING BLUE TROUBLE BREATHING: RAPID OR LABORED BREATHING SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION DECREASED URINE OUTPUT POOR FEEDING ALTERED MENTAL STATUS, SLUGGISH, LETHARGIC,...
Sleep on their back Not sleep in bed with you Car seat: facing backwards for 2 years. Any questions you can go to AAA or even your local fire dept. Burns: Don’t let anyone hold the baby and have a hot cup of coffee or tea. If there is...
SPECIAL TIME IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO GET TO SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH YOUR CHILD AND TO GET MORE FREE TIME. THIS WILL WORK WITH ONE OR MORE CHILDREN AT HOME, BECAUSE EACH CHILD WILL WANT THEIR OWN SPECIAL TIME. GIVE IT A NAME: IT COULD BE AS...
1. Chore: Everyone in the family should have chores to do to help support the family! Mother, Father, Children, and anyone else who lives in the household. If you are a part of the family, you should help and that is that; No if's, and's, or but's. No one should...
THERE IS A CLEAR AND DISTINCT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BRIBE AND A REWARD. REWARDS ARE OKAY; BRIBES ARE NOT. WHAT MAKES A BRIBE SO BAD: THE CHILD HAS TO BE BAD FIRST, BEFORE THEY RECEIVE THEIR REWARD. A REWARD SYSTEM IS ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE THE BEHAVIOR AND THE REWARD ARE CLEARLY...
WOW WAY TO GO YOU’RE SPECIAL SUPER GREAT I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT I’M PROUD OF YOU OUTSTANDING GOOD ...
Vegetables are an extremely important part of your diet, they provide lots of fiber,vitamins and trace elements, that act as co-factors for enzymes in your cellsespecially the mitochondria, which are the source of energy for your cells, especially your brain. 1. V8 Fusion: it counts as 1 serving of a...
AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIORS (HITTING, KICKING OR BITING) SHOULD BE ACTED UPON THE FIRST TIME AND EVERY TIME. THEY NEED TO KNOW THESE BEHAVIORS ARE ALWAYS OFF LIMITS. OTHER BEHAVIORS CAN BE GIVEN ONE WARNING. STAY CALM! NEVER YELL OR SCREAM! (DO NOT LET THEM SEE THAT THEY ARE GETTING TO YOU)...
We love to meet expectant parent/s during the last trimester. It is an exciting and rewarding visit for both the expectant parent/s and for us. We truly enjoy answering your questions (feel free to make a list) and sharing information that you might not have thought of. There is no...