These days, technology is everywhere, and it can be hard to manage appropriate screen time for kids. It gets even more complex when kids need tech for school, to learn a new skill, for work, for reading and other activities. This guide to recommended screen time can help parents set reasonable expectations and make thoughtful…
Feeding your little one can be rewarding and challenging. Rest assured that if you are feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Feeding a baby is a round-the-clock job, but it’s a way for caregivers to bond with the newest member of the family. Remember, every baby is different, so use the following as a guide, not…
If you’re reading this in the middle of the night with a crying baby nearby, you’ve come to the right place. A screaming child is hard on parents, but a baby fussy at night can be extra overwhelming. “The mix of fatigue and worry can be very stressful,” said Heather M. Felton, M.D., pediatrician with…
If your child is feeling ill and you can’t quickly be seen by your pediatrician’s office, here are some helpful answers and suggestions based on questions our physicians and nurses are commonly asked. Helping my child at home Flu treatment for kids focuses on the fever and discomfort, with rest and over-the-counter medications to ease their…
Does your child have a fever? Are they throwing up? What about diarrhea? You may be wondering if it is the flu or a stomach virus. Sometimes what we call the flu really is a stomach bug, or vice versa — and sometimes there are specific symptoms that can offer up some clues. “Many people use…
Norton Children’s is seeing an increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. Several hundred cases were diagnosed in December alone. “We’re seeing a lot of RSV, and cases are continuing to go up. So emergency departments are very busy; pediatrician offices are very busy,” said Kristina A. Bryant, M.D., a pediatric infectious diseases physician with Norton Children’s…
Walking pneumonia is on the rise in the United States, especially among young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s a trend being noticed at Norton Children’s Medical Group practices as well. “It is dramatically increased compared with past years,” said Amael A. Shalash, M.D., a pediatrician with Norton Children’s…
Energy drinks, sports drinks and other beverages with high amounts of caffeine and added sugar can make kids and adults, sleepless, jittery and anxious. Increased heart rate and high blood pressure are other risks of highly caffeinated energy drinks. In children and teens, the child and parent may not be aware of all that’s in…
It’s not just kids back in class. School is now in session for germs — viruses and bacteria that cause illnesses that make your child (or you) sick. Most common illnesses can be prevented with regular hand-washing and not sharing food utensils and drinks. As a parent, what do you need to watch for? Here…
Now that most kids are back in school, how can you limit screen time? Pediatrician recommendations The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers the following guidance for younger children: With the exception of video chatting, the recommendation is no screen time for kids 18 months and younger. For kids 18 to 24 months, no solo screen time…
Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s are expanding services in Western Kentucky through the integration of a well-respected primary care practice in the Bowling Green community. The $1.2 million investment to integrate the former Bowling Green Internal Medicine & Pediatric Associates into Norton Children’s and Norton Healthcare offices allows for enhanced primary care, building on significant…
Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s continue to fulfill their promise to expand access to health care with the opening of a new multipractice location in Westport Plaza in northeastern Louisville. The 21,000-square-foot space — a $9.5 million investment — includes Norton Healthcare’s first same-day orthopedic injury care center and the first multidisciplinary office to house…