When your baby starts to feel warm, it can be anxiety-inducing for parents. Is it “normal” or is it time to visit the emergency room? The truth is: Fever in a newborn is considered a medical emergency. “For babies under 3 months old, a fever isn’t just a sign of illness — it can signal…
As your teenager grows into a young adult, an important life skill you can help them develop is managing their own health care. “From a young age, parents can instill healthy habits like nutrition and exercise, but as a child gets older, teaching them to take ownership over their health care is empowering,” said Heather…
Inhalant abuse has been a deadly problem for generations, but it has received a new boost of exposure through dangerous social media challenges. The “chroming” trend gets its name from metallic spray paint, but other household chemicals can be just as dangerous — nail polish remover, paint thinners, permanent marker, spray deodorant, lighter fluid and…
Getting kids to eat well or exercise doesn’t have to be a daily battle — but it might require a little extra effort from parents when it comes to teaching healthy habits. As parents and caregivers, you play a vital role in creating an environment where nutritious eating and regular physical activity become natural parts…
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…
Kids can experience migraine just like adults do, and if you experience migraine, you know how helpless you can feel until it passes. It is thought that even babies can get migraine headaches. Many parents want to know what causes migraine headaches in children and whether there are ways to provide relief or potentially avoid them….
Migraine in teenagers is relatively common. It can be a disabling neurologic condition that can interfere with school attendance, academic performance and other important obligations, like work and sports. Nearly 10% of children and teens deal with migraine, and more teenage girls will experience migraine, compared with teenage boys. Overall, increasing amounts of stress on…
Migraine symptoms in kids are very similar to adult symptoms, and since a tendency toward migraine may be passed from parent to child, parents already may know some of the signs. Migraine attacks recur and can cause throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head. More than with a routine headache, migraine symptoms…
Is too much screen time causing your child’s headaches? It’s very possible. Excessive screen time is a common issue among children today, and it can cause digital eyestrain. Spending too much time staring at a screen, such as a phone, tablet or computer, can cause digital eyestrain, a key trigger in headaches. Although it may…
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…