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Your Guide to Sore Throats, Allergies, Cold and Flu, and More
Allergies
Quick Guide to Common Childhood Allergies
Allergies are common among children, but they can still be tricky to identify and manage. We created this quick-reference guide to help you spot common symptoms and understand the basics of managing mild reactions at home. This guide also gives you a heads-up on when it’s best to call
What Drugs Are Safe and Effective for Seasonal Allergy Treatment in Children?
Cold winter months make me long for spring. When spring rolls around and everyone in my house can’t stop sneezing, I swiftly long for summer. Or some good noise-canceling headphones.
Where I live, we have not 4 seasons but 11. There’s winter, then fool’s spring, then winter
The Best Ways to Treat Seasonal Allergies Without Medication
Seasonal and environmental allergies in kids occur when their immune systems overreact to a normal substance in the environment. Pollen in the summer, ragweed in the fall, and dust in the winter are some very common examples of allergens that can wreak havoc in little noses.
With continual exposure to
Seasonal Allergies in Kids
It’s the month of June. Birds are tweeting, the sun is shining, and parents everywhere breathe a sigh of relief. We made it through cold and flu season y’all. We made it.
The kids run in the house after an afternoon playing outside, and that’s when you
Are Allergy Eye Drops Safe for Kids?
Antibiotics
Amoxicillin: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard of amoxicillin. It’s used very frequently for a variety of illnesses… At one point last year I had 6 different bottles of amoxicillin in my fridge for 3 different kids who were all sick with different things at the
6 Signs Your Baby May Have an Ear Infection
Ear infections are incredibly common in young children, especially babies and toddlers. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, five out of six children will have been diagnosed with an ear infection by the time they turn 3! While ear infections are seemingly a right of passage through
All About Strep Throat
If you asked any of my mom friends what the most frustrating common kid illness is, I'd be willing to bet the mortgage that most would say strep throat (with the stomach bug being a very close second).
Unfortunately, frequent strep throat infections are a right of passage
Cold, Flu, and Respiratory Illness
The Flu Shot For Kids
Getting a flu shot is an annual tradition in my home. The kids grumble and fret, but they know they have to go. They also know that they'll get a donut afterward as compensation for their trials and tribulations. I don't necessarily encourage bribery in kids,
What is Walking Pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia has been on the rise this fall, and it has parents and caregivers everywhere scratching their heads. Walking pneumonia? That's still a thing in the modern age of antibiotics?
According to the CDC, doctors and hospitals have observed an unusual increase in cases of Mycoplasma pneumonia
Sick Day Essentials
Boogers and coughing and puking, Oh My!
Sick season is officially here. However, if you have young kids, it probably never really left.
Young children are prone to catching colds and other yucky viruses during the fall and winter months. Unfortunately, daycares and schools are breeding grounds for germs, and
Your Guide to Managing Cold & Flu Season at Home
With cold and flu season upon us, we know you’re looking for ways to keep your family healthy and manage symptoms if anyone comes down with something.
We’ve put together this quick guide to help you stay prepared, from prevention to home remedies and knowing when it’s
Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: The What, When, and How
Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days.
We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he
Ears
Treating Ear Infections: What Parents Need to Know
Ear infections, known in the medical field as acute otitis media (AOM), are one of the most common childhood illnesses. Some kiddos are lucky enough to experience only a handful of ear infections, while others are affected so frequently they're members of the "ear infection of the
6 Signs Your Baby May Have an Ear Infection
Ear infections are incredibly common in young children, especially babies and toddlers. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, five out of six children will have been diagnosed with an ear infection by the time they turn 3! While ear infections are seemingly a right of passage through
Eyes
Fever
Muscle Aches
Pain Relief
Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: The What, When, and How
Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days.
We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he
Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents
Ibuprofen is a helpful medication for adults, and for kids too! It's effective and generally considered safe. In addition to acetaminophen, I consider ibuprofen a staple in your sickness warrior stockpile. It's a common over-the-counter medication that can help manage pain and reduce fever in children.
Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children?
Acetaminophen is a commonly used medication for managing pain and fever. Luckily for parents, it works really well in children and is generally safe to use! I consider acetaminophen a staple in any family's medicine cabinet. It's always good to have on hand, especially for those
All About Strep Throat
If you asked any of my mom friends what the most frustrating common kid illness is, I'd be willing to bet the mortgage that most would say strep throat (with the stomach bug being a very close second).
Unfortunately, frequent strep throat infections are a right of passage
Sleep
Baby Sleep Solutions
Baby sleep... the Holy Grail of parenting.
I won't pretend to be an expert on baby sleep. I'm a pharmacist! Not a physician, psychologist, or magician. In fact, as babies, I think all 3 of my kids competed for the title of "World's
Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: The What, When, and How
Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days.
We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he
Throat
Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: The What, When, and How
Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days.
We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he
All About Strep Throat
If you asked any of my mom friends what the most frustrating common kid illness is, I'd be willing to bet the mortgage that most would say strep throat (with the stomach bug being a very close second).
Unfortunately, frequent strep throat infections are a right of passage