With recent events in the United States and around the world, many parents are worried and want to know how to keep their children safe from additional attacks, especially germ warfare attacks. Learn about smallpox and anthrax vaccines, treatment for anthrax with Cipro and use of gas masks and how to not overreact. Learn the signs, symtoms and common treatments for croup so that you know what to do if your child wakes up barking. Learn about the risk factors that can determine if your child needs testing for these conditions. Whether it is a school shooting, natural disaster, such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane, or a terrorist bombing, special attention must be paid to our children to help them cope and understand what has happened.
Many parents have questions about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Learn how to prevent your child from getting this common infection. Learn about recommendations for Pediatric vision screening and how your child's vision can be tested. A conflict over tooth brushing teaches important lessons about discipline techniques and healthy dental habits. The end of summer means going back to school for many children. While it is often a welcome time for many parents after a long summer of having the kids in the house all day, other parents become a little sad at the thought of their kids going to school, especially if it is for the first time, or anxious when they consider what challenges their children will be facing.