Sleep training is the process of teaching your child how to fall and stay asleep and self-soothe. It’s not “cry it out,” as many mistakenly assume. We will walk through what sleep training is and isn’t — and how to sleep train a child. What is sleep training? Anyone who has raised a child knows…
What is Ewing sarcoma? Ewing sarcoma is a type of malignant tumor that can occur in bone or soft tissue. Ewing sarcoma is the second-most common type of malignant bone tumor that affects children and young adults, ages 10 to 20 years old. Approximately 200 to 250 children and adolescents in the United States are…
English versión: https://nortonchildrens.com/news/6-types-kids-coughs-explained/ La tos de un niño puede ser un signo de un simple resfriado o algo más serio que necesita atención médica. Aquí hay seis tipos de tos, incluida la tos seca en los niños, y cómo tratarlas. Tos seca en niños También llamada tos seca; si persiste después de un resfriado, es…
If you suspect your child has a fever, taking your child’s temperature at home is the best way to know if it’s something that can be managed at home or if you need to seek care as soon as possible. This guide can show you how to take temperature safely and accurately with the right…
At a sports physical, a provider will examine your child to make sure they are in adequate condition to participate safely in sports. Your provider will ask for your child’s medical history and do a physical examination. Sports physicals typically are required before a child can participate in school sports. (Kentucky requires a preventive health…
During the summer, families may enjoy vacations and allow kids more unstructured time than during the school year. This can cause bedtimes to creep later and later, with children sleeping in later in the day. However, the best sleep schedule for kids to get the best rest possible is to have a consistent plan that…
The spread of COVID-19 has slowed while restrictions are one by one receding into memory. Whatever the “new normal” looks like, it doesn’t mean there won’t be lingering effects of the pandemic. Now more than ever, it’s important to talk your kids about depression and focus on gun safety in the home. The effect of…
Newbie Nights hosted by Norton Children’s Medical Group pediatrician offices are events for families to meet staff and tour our practice locations to find a pediatrician who meets their needs. These monthly events provide a perfect opportunity for parents who are expecting a baby or new to the area to meet providers and ask questions….
There’s no shortage of health information or symptom-checker apps available on the internet. Parents are busy, so it’s tempting to just pull out your phone and search your child’s symptoms to see what may be causing a particular issue you’ve noticed. However, the best symptom-checker is always going to be your pediatrician. “When you see…
Allergies usually develop after repeated exposure to an allergen, a substance that causes a reaction by the body’s immune system. What are the signs of allergies in toddlers, and when should parents talk to their pediatrician? When do allergies start? If you have allergies, there may be an increased risk for your child to have…
There are many documented benefits of outdoor play for children and families. We all have spent a lot of time indoors in the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic; but children in general have been spending more time in front of screens than ever before. Taking time away from screens to go outside and…
Louisville, Kentucky, is no stranger to allergies or asthma, so knowing what to look for in your child is important. Louisville routinely is ranked among the most challenging cities to live with asthma by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma can be controlled with medications and treatments, but many cases go undiagnosed. The…