3-5 years Archives

Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

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Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Yes, you can still donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine. There is no waiting period but make sure you are feeling well.

Does my child really have a penicillin allergy?

January 20, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Less than 10% of all people who report a penicillin allergy are truly allergic. Of those who are truly allergic to penicillin, over 80% will lose their allergic tendency over a period of ten years.

How can we help our child adjust to a new sibling?

January 19, 2021/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Parenting, Q&A Forum/by Rise and Shine

The main goal in helping a child adjust to the birth of a new sibling is making sure that they know that they are not losing you as a parent.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of pediatric pain medicine!

January 13, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Injuries, Diseases and Conditions, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Pain, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

How much do you know about pain and pediatric pain medicine? Take our quiz and find out!