Q&A Forum Archives

My grandson’s classmate tested positive for COVID-19. What can I do?

July 21, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Learning and school, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

If your child’s classmate tested positive for COVID-19, you should contact the school or day care for more specifics about the instance.

What is FPIES?

July 15, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Q&A Forum, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

FPIES, or food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, is a food allergy that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract and is primarily present during infancy.

My toddler does not understand that her friends shouldn’t hit her. Help!

July 6, 2020/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Development, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Friendships, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Toddler/by Rise and Shine

For young children, the best way to stop a behavior that you do not like is to provide positive attention and praise for the opposite of that behavior.

Is it safe to go to the dentist during the pandemic?

June 30, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

Since the pandemic started, most dentists have been working very hard to implement measures to protect themselves, their staff and their patients from COVID-19.

My son is experiencing anger as a result of the pandemic/lockdown. What can I do?

June 26, 2020/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

The main thing to do for anger – as well as anxiety, depression and many other feelings that result from lockdown – is to validate your child’s emotions.