3-5 years Archives

Does my child need antibiotics?

November 15, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Common Viruses, Doctor’s Visits, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid, Medications, Procedures, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

When a child needs antibiotics, the potential benefits that the antibiotics will deliver outweigh these risks.

Thanksgiving meals for diabetic children

November 14, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Holidays, Right Feature, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Children with diabetes have enough trouble managing their sugar intake, and with Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing and mashed potatoes, the hidden sugars in carbohydrates are easy to overlook.

Teaching children about gratitude

November 12, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Holidays, Parenting, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, shares tips on teaching your children to be grateful.

Traveling with kids

November 9, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Holidays, Right Feature, Traveling/by Rise and Shine

In her latest blog, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, discusses tips for planning ahead on your holiday travel for maximum fun.

Burn prevention and home safety

October 31, 2018/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Household Risks, Right Feature, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Learn more about ways to keep your children safe from getting burned in different parts of your home.