Did you ever wonder about the different types of pediatric healthcare providers? Like what’s the difference between a NP and a PA?
Learn more here:Types of pediatric providers
Author: Dr. Melanie
Energy drinks are popular with adults, but here’s what you should know when your child asks for them: Energy drinks
Every year we hear the same sad news. Another child has died while left in a hot car. What a terrible tragedy. These deaths can be prevented with some planning. Read how in the August 2024 edition of the Tidwater Family Magazine: Heat-related car deaths (page 20).
If you’ve ever had swimmer’s ear you know it really hurts! The pain can feel unbearable. What you might not know is that it can easily be prevented. Read how in the July article of the Tidewater Family Magazine (p.19): Swimmer’s ear in children
There comes a time when it’s time to give up that pacifier. It can be a struggle for some families. Take a look at some tips that might make this task a bit easier in the Tidewater Family Magazine:
Worldwide 10 million people a year get measles and it’s a very serious disease. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and rash. Complications include pneumonia and even encephalitis. Measles can be prevented with two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine).
Read more at the Tidewater Family Plus Magaine on page 20 at: The Measles Returns
9-5-2-1-0 is a way to remember a few items to help your child’s health. Kids need 9-10 hours of sleep, 5 fresh fruits and vegetables daily, less than 2 hours of screen time, 1 hour of daily exercise, and zero sweetened drinks. Read more about this very important topic on page 24 of the April edition of the https://tidewaterfamily.com/
When you go in for your child’s annual well exam, the pediatric healthcare provider will review your child’s growth in height and weight according to “the growth chart”. Sometimes this part of the visit goes by quickly and may be confusing. Do not hesitate to ask questions about your child’s growth. The Tidwater Family Plus March 2025 edition has my article on “Understanding Growth Charts” on p.20. Take a look to be sure that you understand what growth charts are and how they are utilized.
Are you aware that there are different types of pediatric visits? When you call your child’s pediatric healthcare provider’s office, they may ask why you want to schedule an appointment. Be sure to request the type of visit you need in order to save time and frustration! The February 2024 edition of the Tidewater Family Plus Magazine has my article on “Types of Pediatric Visits” on p.20. Take a look to be sure that you are aware of the type of visit that you need to request for your child. If you are scheduling a well visit, but have additional concerns (for example), be sure to request that extra time is blocked, so that the pediatric healthcare provider will have time to address those extra concerns.
Do you ever have questions about cough and cold medicines in children? The AAP has strict guidelines about this very topic.
Read more: https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/cough-and-cold-medicines-for-children