The ABCs of over-the-counter medication
Just because drugs are sold over-the-counter doesn’t mean that they are harmless. Here’s a little guide to help you heal your child safely this flu season.
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Treating sunburn
With summer upon us, we are all looking forward to being able to enjoy the sun and good weather! But be careful, you must be wary of sunburns, especially for your little ones!
July 3, 2023
The return of heat rash
It is a small, bumpy rash and yet, it can cause great discomfort and make baby irritable. We missed the summer but we definitely didn't miss heat rash! Here are some tips to try to prevent and relieve them.
July 3, 2023
Differentiating between your child's real or fake pain
Small ailments are common among children and it is sometimes difficult for parents to separate the real physical pain from the little imaginary pain.
May 15, 2023
Mouth wounds and infections
When does a mouth wound deserve your attention? What should you do? When should you react? Here are a few useful tips.
June 27, 2022
Baby colic: causes and solutions
If your baby cries for a long time with a red face, clenched fists, and hard belly, he or she probably suffers from colic.
November 8, 2021
Baby pimples and skin conditions: How to spot them and how to treat them
A pimple suddenly appeared on your baby’s face – is it a sign of a rash? Some kind of skin condition? The end of the world? Relax and learn more about the red spots on your child.
November 1, 2021
The swimmer’s ear
Your child, the little fish, oozes out of the water with a throbbing pain in their ear. They probably developed swimmer’s ear and it should be treated immediately. It could also be prevented!
July 6, 2020
Tubes and adenoids
Goodbye adenoids, tonsils removed, ear tubes installed… These surgeries are common in children but why? What are they?
May 11, 2020
Intestinal worms
Intestinal worms can be found in food and on our pets. How can we avoid being infested and how can we get rid of these parasites?
August 5, 2019
Encopresis
Do you know what encopresis is? This problem related to bowel movements affects many families, touching 1.5 % to 7 % of children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old.
April 30, 2018
Children medication
We are always sad to hear our little ones coughing. Cough medication are not for children anymore, so what do we do? What medication cant we use and why?
December 28, 2015
Mysterious colics
The colic diagnostic is often given to a baby who cries intensely, but are these colics responsible for all these tears? Have you ever thought about other possible problems?
August 30, 2015
Everything you need to know about painkillers!
Pain medication and fever reducers are called analgesics or antipyretics. There are only two types of over-the-counter painkillers for children: acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
February 2, 2015
Antibiotics: when and how?
The use of antibiotics raises more and more questions: is resistance to bacteria caused by medication overuse real?
November 21, 2014
Warts
Oh no! Your child has come home from school with a wart! How did he catch it, how can you prevent contagion and what can you do to get rid of it?
February 12, 2013
Ear infections
With cold and flu season on the way, it is time to prepare for ear infections! As a matter of fact, ear infections frequently follow a viral infection of some sort.
November 19, 2012
Head lice
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp, where they lay their eggs. Head lice do not spread disease having head lice does not mean you are not clean.
September 24, 2012
Poison Ivy
With summer in full swing and the many nature walks and camping trips your family will go on, it’s important that you and your family can recognize poison ivy accurately!
July 6, 2012
Constipation in children
Harmless but very bothersome, constipation can eventually irritate the intestinal lining and cause several health problems.
February 24, 2012
Meningitis
The name itself is scary. But the vaccine can keep bacterial meningitis at bay and viral meningitis often goes away without treatment.
