When do kids need antibiotics?
Parents often expect our Plano pediatricians to prescribe antibiotics for their sick children, but these medications are not always the right solution. So, when do kids need antibiotics? Antibiotics are only effective for treating bacterial infections. They don’t help with viral infections at all; in fact, they may do more harm than good.
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Spit happens! What you need to know about babies spitting up
Are your clothes covered in spit up? Do you smell like sour milk? Do you run through several burp clothes and shirts every day? Who knew your infant could look so cherubic while feeding one minute, and turn into a spitting alien the next?
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Find out more about the types of learning differences
Is your child struggling in school? He or she may have learning differences. Our Plano pediatricians are here to discuss some common types of differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. The more you know about these issues, the more you can help your child grow and learn.
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Beyond rock-a-bye baby. Pacifiers and other soothing techniques for babies
Babies cry when they are hungry, tired, too hot, too cold or need a diaper change, so you take care of those issues first. But what happens when you can’t figure out why your infant is fussy? Learning soothing techniques for babies gives you tools to try when your baby needs calming.
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Teething tips and dental trips. Find advice about healthy teeth for kids
Baby teeth aren’t permanent but caring for them is the start of healthy teeth for kids. When baby teeth decay, it harms a child’s permanent teeth. Our Plano pediatricians want you to know ensuring a lifetime of smiles doesn’t have to cause anxiety.
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What you should know about swimming lessons for children and water safety
Sun, fun, pool parties and beach days are just around the corner. That means it’s time to talk about swimming lessons for children.
Water safety and swimming skills are critical for kids. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “For children ages 1-14,
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Talking about fevers in children with our Plano pediatricians
Our Plano pediatricians get many phone calls from worried parents about fevers in children. A normal temperature is one degree up or down from 98.6ºF. When a child’s temperature is 100.5ºF or higher, it’s a fever. A child’s fever is not usually dangerous, but it’s important to know when to call the pediatrician.
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Some sorely needed advice about diaper rash and diaper changes
Babies wear diapers for the first two to three years of their lives. Most of them will have at least one diaper rash during that time. Usually, wet or dirty diapers irritate the skin, but infections and allergies can also cause irritation that’s known as diaper dermatitis.
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Tips to help kids with food allergies and food sensitivities
When children have food allergies, they need to avoid the foods that cause their symptoms. This is not always easy to do, but our Plano pediatricians have some tips to help kids with food allergies and food sensitivities.
Parents, family members and caregivers can help kids with food allergies
Ultimately,
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What parents need to know about children’s mental health and mental disorders
Paying attention to children’s mental health is as vital as taking care of their physical health. Children who have good mental health function better at home and at school, as they reach important developmental milestones.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
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