Has your child ever experienced a urinary tract infection? Urinary tract infections in children are common, more so in girls rather than boys. Sometimes urinary tract infection in children have the symptoms of can be so subtle that it goes unnoticed by the child and parents. Normal urine is free of germs (bacteria). However, bacteria
Well Child Visit – Why are they so important? On most occasions, children are brought to see the doctor when they are sick. Your child is well, but you are wondering if they are growing according to the normal growth chart. Have you ever wondered why well child visits are also important? Suggestion of Well
The surge of the common cold Now that children are back to daycares, pre-schools, and schools, there are starting more and more cases of the common cold in children. The common cold is so ‘common’ that school-going children can get up to 6-8 episodes in a year! And it does not help that there are
How much water do children need? Drinking a lot of water is important for our health, not only for the adults but children also need water. People may survive six weeks without any food, but they couldn’t live more than a week or so without water. As adults, we are often asked to drink
How do you prepare your kids for their vaccination? Vaccination can be a scary experience for most children. But the good news is, you can make the process as ‘painless’ and ‘stress-free’ as possible. So here’s how do you prepare your child for their vaccination. 1. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Before the vaccination time, you have
It must be hard for parents with children that have any type of skin problem. Their daily activities are disrupted by these irritating triggers and severe itchiness. So, what can parents do about it? Full article here.
Fostering your child’s cognitive development as soon as he/she is born provides the foundation for success in school and later in life.🧑🎓🌟 Wondering what can you do to make sure your child reach their full potential during the first few years of their life?🤷♀️ Full article here.
Probiotics are commonly referred to as “friendly” or “helpful” bacteria, or the kind that sits in your gut and helps with food digestion. They also can help attack germs that cause sickness. In other words, having lots of good bacteria keeps our kids healthy!💪✨ Wonder what are the sources of foods that are rich in
It is essential to cultivate reading in children. By reading, a child will develop better vocabulary, memory, and concentration, and empathy. But compared to various other fun activities like drawing, playing with toys, or dancing, reading might seem less inviting or boring. So how do we as parents cultivate the love for reading? Introduce
What are the important aspects to note before serving any medications to your child? Watch the video to find out more. Follow my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoAnnChildSpecialist/
