Most parents know that certain symptoms can be associated with serious conditions in their children. The most common ones are as follows:Stiff neck may mean meningitisAbdominal pain may mean appendicitisBad cough may mean pneumonia Testicular torsion is an uncommon condition that most parents have never heard of; however, as with the problems noted above, it is … [Read more...] about Have You Ever Heard Of Testicular Torsion?
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The Ten Talents of Parenting: Playfulness
For some dads, parenthood seems to come easily. They play, respond to children’s needs, understand children’s feelings, and trust themselves. The rest of us need to work at it a bit more. But that’s OK, we don’t have to all be naturals. This article, focusing on playfulness, is the first of a series about how to nurture the talents of fatherhood. Playfulness is … [Read more...] about The Ten Talents of Parenting: Playfulness
An Effective Way to Learn About Epi-Pens
The most popular medication used to prevent anaphylaxis in children with food allergies is called the Epi-Pen. Although the company that makes this device also makes an Epi-Pen Trainer, I have found that parents are better able to use an Epi-Pen if they practice with the real device. To accomplish this, I keep a supply of expired Epi-Pens on hand and give them to … [Read more...] about An Effective Way to Learn About Epi-Pens
An Effective Way to Learn About Epi-Pens
The most popular medication used to prevent anaphylaxis in children with food allergies is called the Epi-Pen. Although the company that makes this device also makes an Epi-Pen Trainer, I have found that parents are better able to use an Epi-Pen if they practice with the real device. To accomplish this, I keep a supply of expired Epi-Pens on hand and give them to parents if … [Read more...] about An Effective Way to Learn About Epi-Pens
A Backwards Way to Collect Urine Specimens
Most pediatricians order routine urine tests when children get to be around five years of age. Although it is easy to collect urine specimens from boys, girls often have difficulty placing the cup between their legs. You can make this task easier for your daughter by having her sit on the toilet backwards. When a girl sits in this position, the toilet seat not only … [Read more...] about A Backwards Way to Collect Urine Specimens