What to expect this winter
No one has a crystal ball. But here are my predictions for whether this respiratory season will be as bad as last year.
Motion sickness
Motion sickness can lead to a lot of frustration and anxiety. This post goes over WHY it happens, how to know if your child has motion sickness, and then reviews some evidence-based tips and tricks for treatment and prevention. I also talk through a practical list of things to have in your car if your child is prone to car sickness.
Why is this viral season so wild?
Cold after cold, fever after fever. Non stop, without any real break for a parent to recover. It feels endless, and its easy to worry about whether or not things will always be this way.
Yes, pediatrics hospitals are full
We are at the start of respiratory season, but are seeing have unseasonably high numbers of RSV, Rhinovirus, and many other respiratory viruses - and in many parts of the country, flu season has also begun.
My kid has a fever! What now?
A fever is a normal body response to infection. If your child is handling it well, most of the time you can keep take a holistic approach and focus on closely monitoring them (barring a few specific situations, such as when your child is very young or has underlying medical conditions).
Tummy bugs: practical tips
Stomach flu or gastroenteritis is an incredibly frustrating illness to deal with. It is super contagious. It can cause major and dramatic symptoms immediately, but for some children it can cause ongoing lingering symptoms for a few weeks after.
Treating dehydration in kids
Oral rehydration can be a good approach for mild symptoms but it is important to discuss with your pediatrician to determine at what point you need to step up the level of care.
How to tell if your child is dehydrated
Dehydration is a math problem. Dehydration can happen because of illness, over-exertion, or the environment.