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Tylenol Dose
Acetaminophen (name brand = Tylenol) is a pain, discomfort and fever reducer commonly used during illnesses and for conditions such as teething. Acetaminophen is broken down (metabolized) by…Ibuprofen Dose
Ibuprofen (name brands = Advil, Motrin) is a NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). Compared to acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen typically lasts an hour or two longer and has better fever…Fever
Fever alarms parents more than any other sign of illness. This is understandable since fever usually causes your child to feel bad and could be the early signs…Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
What is it? Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral syndrome caused by a family of viruses called enteroviruses. The most common enterovirus that causes HFMD…Is it Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?
March, April and May are riddled with airborne allergens here in the Richmond area. It is primarily tree pollen but others, such as grass pollens, may be present…Throat Infections
Throat Infections in Children Most throat infections (more than two thirds) are caused by viruses, and are associated with fever, headache, stomachache, and swollen glands under the jaw….Vomiting
Vomiting in Children Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be caused by many different illnesses. Usually, it is a stomach or intestinal virus that can produce fever,…Diarrhea
Diarrhea in Children Diarrhea refers to frequent (greater than six per day) loose stools. Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection that causes diarrhea and sometimes belly pain, vomiting and/or fever) is…Lice
Did you get a letter home from your child’s school about a lice outbreak? Is your child scratching their head more than normal? Unfortunately, your child may have…Sleep
Infant Sleep Regressions
In this blog by Dr. Grabill we’ll explore the two most common ages for sleep regression during the first year of your baby’s life. Understanding the developmental stage…Sleep for Toddlers
Routine, Routine, Routine As your child grows from infancy to toddlerhood, sleep environment and sleep routines gain increasing importance. Toddlers and school aged children depend on routine. In…Sleep for Teenagers
Teenage Zombies Tweens and teens are often the worst sleepers in the family. This may sound counter-intuitive when you are begging your teenager to get out of bed…Nightmares, Night Terrors and Sleepwalking
Nightmares Nightmares and night terrors are different entities that are commonly confused by parents. A nightmare is a scary or disturbing dream that occurs during REM sleep. One…Sleep Aids
The never-ending pursuit of quality sleep for their children keeps many-a-parent up at night (perhaps both literally and figuratively). There can be challenges in infancy, toddlerhood, childhood and/or…Vaccine Series
Polio: What is it and why is there a vaccine?
What is polio? Polio (short for poliomyelitis) is an illness caused by polioviruses, which are a member of the broader family of enteroviruses. Enteroviruses can cause a wide…Tetanus: What is it and why is there a vaccine?
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a nervous system disorder that results in intense, painful muscle spasms. Clostridium tetani (C.tetani), the responsible bacteria, releases toxins that irreversibly bind to,…Hepatitis B: What is it and why is there a vaccine?
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of the Hepadnaviridae (hepa – Greek for liver, dna – the type of genetic material it has,…What is Hib and why is there a vaccine?
What is Hib? Haemophilus influenzae type B, commonly known as Hib, is a polysaccharide (i.e. sugar)-coated strain of a coccobacillus (hybrid of spherical/coccus and rod/bacillus shapes) known as…
An Interview with Dr. Sullivan: Child Care Q & A
Dr. Sullivan shares insights from her experience navigating child care with her toddler. From challenges to must-pack items, she provides answers to commonly asked questions.
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Crying
As a new parent, your ears are attuned to every sound that your baby makes. The ooos and aaaaas of cooing and the giggles you elicit are so…Sleep and Restlessness
Sleep Like a Baby ‘’Sleep like a baby’’. Really? Surely the persons who coined that phrase were never parents, up hours on end trying to sooth a newborn,…Helping Siblings Adjust to a New Baby
“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” -Winnie the Pooh A big event in the life of a family is…
An Interview with Dr. Chiu: Boy Mom Life
From toddler years to tween interests, we covered key topics and fun phases in this video with Dr. Chiu.
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