6-12 years Archives

Keeping celiac kids safe from gluten at school

January 16, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Learning and School, School Health, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Parents of children with gluten sensitivity may not have to worry about their child being exposed to gluten at school when handling materials like Play-Doh and dry pasta.

Why does my son yell all of the time?

January 14, 2020/in 6-12 years, Development, Family Life, Parenting, Q&A Forum, School-Aged/by Rise and Shine

If your son’s hearing is within normal limits and there are no other difficulties, then this loud use of his voice is likely behavioral.

Trampolines are not toys

January 7, 2020/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Household Risks, Parenting, Playgrounds, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Exercise is important for kids, but there’s one form of exercise most pediatricians will caution against: trampolines.

Mother checking on sick daughter laying in bed

Fevers in children

January 2, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid/by Rise and Shine

Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.

Managing your child’s jet lag this holiday season

December 20, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Sleep, Traveling/by Rise and Shine

If your trip is less than three days, it’s best to stay on your home schedule. For trips longer than three days, try banking sleep and adjusting your child’s schedule beforehand.