Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV infection is an illness of the lungs and breathing passages. It’s a major cause of respiratory illness in school-aged
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Measles Infection: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Sometimes kids catch weird germs. From hand foot and mouth disease to scabies, parents find themselves perplexed by the symptoms, worried by the diagnosis, and at a loss for what to do. Enter Holistic Squid – your source for to-the-point answers. Measles infection is a highly contagious viral infection and shows up with a telltale rash.
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Fifth Disease Symptoms And Treatments
Fifth Disease (Human parvovirus/Erythema Infectiosum) is a minor, contagious viral illness that commonly affects children aged 5 to 15 years. It is essentially like a cold or minor flu that transitions into a red rash that suddenly appears on the child’s cheeks and may spreads to other areas. The “slapped face” appearance tends to looks
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Virus Hacks: Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease
Hand, foot, and mouth Disease (HFMD/Coxsackie virus) is a highly contagious viral illness common in babies and children especially under the age of 10. HFMD often runs rampant in daycares and schools freaking out parents, caregivers, and teachers with an unsightly rash and blisters. Though not fun, pleasant, or pretty, HFMD is no more serious
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How To Cope With Night Terrors
If you’ve ever tried to console a child having night terrors, you know that it’s no laughing matter. Though they can seem like very traumatic experiences for the child and can be a big source of concern for parents, understanding what night terrors are (and aren’t) will help the whole family cope with this common condition. Night terrors usually last from 5 to 20 minutes,
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Back-to-School Immune Boost for Kids
All the excitement of back-to-school can also cause some stress. Changes in schedule, being exposed to more people and more germs, and the change in season can tax the immune system. In Chinese Medicine, the end of summer marks an important seasonal change. Just before kids head back to school, the ‘Late Summer’ season begins,
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How To Treat And Prevent Nosebleeds In Kids
As most of us can recall from childhood, a bump on the nose during play can trigger a nosebleed, and it can be a little frightening. Yet parents don’t need to fuss over an occasional bloody nose. Staying calm and acting fast to stop the bleeding is the best way to comfort your child. When
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Help Your Child Avoid The Causes Of Precocious Puberty
Years ago, kids didn’t hit puberty until they were in their teens. A century ago, many girls didn’t start getting their periods until age 15, 16, or even 17. Gradually, this age has declined. A 1997 study (see Pediatrics 1997; 99:505) showed the average age of puberty in girls to be approximately 9 years of age.
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How To Survive Air Travel With Kids
Air travel with kids doesn’t have to be a dreaded part of your family vacation. With some advance preparation and the flexibility of an “anything goes” approach, both you and your kids can look forward to less stressful, more enjoyable flights. Hack boring airplanes and terminals Though I’m normally not an roaring advocate of TV
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Optimize Your Kid’s Dental Health With A Holistic Approach
These days, dental health for kids is all about HYGIENE, HYGIENE, HYGIENE. While there’s nothing wrong with using a toothbrush, we tend to take care of hygiene and then assume everything else – braces, cavities, and root canals – are just part of life and a result of genetics. I’m here to tell you, there’s more to your children’s
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Natural Remedies For Pink Eye
It happens to almost every parent at some point. Your child wakes with a sandy crust along the eyelashes…and it’s not a blocked tear duct. You wipe it away only to find a bright pink eye. While pink eye can cause some itching or stinging, it’s likely your “Oh, no!” reaction will be the biggest
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A Parent’s Guide To Fevers In Children
Though often frightening for parents, a fever is one of your child’s best defenses against infection. The spikes on the thermometer associated with fevers in children signal that the immune system is working to evict the bad guys. The idea is to let the body do what it’s naturally designed to do while making your child
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