Diseases and Conditions Archives

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.

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

October 12, 2018/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Check-ups, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Neurological, Parenting, Procedures, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.

Seizure first aid and safety

October 8, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, First Aid, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Right Feature, Sleep/by Rise and Shine

A few simple actions can make a huge difference in someone experiencing a seizure.

How to tell if your child has eczema

September 21, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Diseases and Conditions, Infections and Illness, Right Feature, Skin/by Rise and Shine

Is it just a rash, or is it a more serious skin condition? Dr. Anna Kirkorian shares four ways you can spot signs of eczema on your child.

Lunch tips for kids with celiac disease

September 3, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Wheat is tough to avoid in a school cafeteria and if parents aren’t able to pack a gluten-free lunch, what’s a kid to do?