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
The holidays are a great time to travel. Who doesn’t love a trip to see family or friends? Still, travel with kids takes some preplanning.
Here are some tips to help you have a safe and pleasant trip WITH the kids!
https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/travel/prep-for-holiday-travel
Ever wonder which medication to reach for with your child? Should you use Children’s Tylenol or Children’s Motrin? Both are wonderful medications and very useful, but which is right for your child? The answer is that it depends…
Please read my article in the Tidewater Family Plus Magazine to get the answer:
https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/childrens-tylenol-or-motrin
Children often complain that their legs hurt. This occurs especially after a busy day with lots of walking or running. How can a parent know when it’s just normal “growing pain” or when they should worry and consult their pediatric healthcare provider?
In this month’s Tidewater family plus magazine article, I discuss what growing pains are, what causes them, who this affects, what helps (including certain foods), and when you should be concerned.
Here’s the link to learn more: https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/q-and-a-about-growing-pains
Sometimes your child is placed on an antibiotic. Maybe it’s for an ear infection, a sinus infection, or a urinary tract infection. Perhaps you have questions about antibiotics and the side effects…
Take a look at this month’s Tidewater Family Article: https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/q-and-a-about-antibiotics
If you are a parent, you’ve been there. You are trying to get something done and your toddler absolutely starts to lose their mind and melts down. It annoys you, for sure. Could it be prevented? With a few simple tips, you too can avoid the toddler meltdown. How?
Take a look at this month’s Tidewater Family Plus Magazine article: https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/avoiding-toddler-meltdowns
Swimmer’s ear is a common issue in kids during the summer. It causes a great deal of pain and can be easily treated with prescription ear drops. What is even easier is to prevent swimmer’s ear in your child.
Learn how: https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/swimmers-ear-in-children
Pacifiers are very beneficial for infants (and parents), but there comes a time when it’s time to ditcth that passie. When, you ask? Well, take a look at this month’s Tidewater Family article to find out: https://www.tidewaterfamily.com/health/time-to-ditch-the-pacifier