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How to Handle Constipation
Constipation is when a child has fewer bowel movements than usual. Ease constipation with the three Fs: fluid, fiber, and fitness.
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How to Handle Heat Illness
In hot weather, a child's internal temperature can rise and cause heat exhaustion, which can progress to heatstroke if not treated quickly.
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How to Handle Pain While Peeing
When it hurts to pee, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is usually to blame. But there are other causes. Here's what to do.
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How to Handle Vomiting
Vomiting can be caused by many things, most commonly gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"). Here's what to do when your child throws up.
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How to Handle a Cough
Coughing is a healthy reflex that helps clear the airways. Many coughs are caused by viruses that just need to run their course.
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How to Handle an Earache
Here's what to do if your child complains of ear pain.
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How to Take Your Child’s Pulse
Need to check your child's heart rate? Follow our guide and check with your doctor if you have questions.
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19?
The flu usually makes kids feel worse than if they have a cold. But it's not always easy to tell the difference. Here are tips on what to look for — and what to do.
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Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?
It can be hard to know if kids are well enough to go to school or childcare. Here are some guidelines.
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Keeping Your Child’s Diabetes Under Control When They’re Sick
Parents need to take a few extra steps to keep blood sugar levels under control when kids who have diabetes are sick.
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Taking Your Child’s Temperature
All kids get a fever from time to time. Find out about taking your child's temperature, safely and accurately.
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Coughing
Coughs are a common symptom, but most aren't a sign of a serious condition. Learn about different coughs, how to help your child feel better, and when to call your doctor.
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Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures are full-body convulsions caused by high fevers that affect young kids. Although they can be frightening, they usually stop on their own and don't cause any other health problems.
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Constipation
Constipation is a very common problem among kids, and it usually occurs because a child's diet doesn't include enough fluids and fiber. In most cases, simple changes can help kids go.