Infections and Illness Archives | Rise and Shine by Children's National

Supporting your teen during COVID-19

March 30, 2020/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Teenagers can teach us a lot about adaptability, innovation and resilience, and teens can thrive in this new time.

Can I breastfeed if I have COVID-19?

March 26, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, Breastfeeding, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

The bottom line is that if you have tested positive for COVID-19, in all likelihood it is safe to continue to breastfeed your child.

A kid’s video guide to coronavirus

March 25, 2020/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

This video guide to coronavirus helps children understand some of the changes we have made in our daily lives due to COVID-19.

mother comforting crying teenage daughter

Helping kids deal with disappointment

March 24, 2020/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Depression, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

There are some good approaches to take, and some to avoid, that can help us emerge from this with more skills to deal with life’s disappointments as they come.

Answers to your questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 23, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

We’ve asked our doctors to answer some of the more common questions we’ve been getting about COVID-19.