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Safe Use of Hand Sanitizer and Preventing Ingestion

Safe Use of Hand Sanitizer and Preventing Ingestion

The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of proper handwashing for everyone, but handwashing is essential for preventing the spread of ALL kinds of germs, not just Covid. Like most of you, I never want to hear or see “wash for 20 seconds” again (pandemic PTSD?), but those bathroom signs are

Medication Therapy at School

Managing ADHD Medications During the School Day

Starting a new ADHD medication during the school year can feel like adding another subject to the parenting curriculum. Getting an ADHD diagnosis and arranging the proper support to help your child thrive can sometimes be a challenge. Introducing a new medication to learn about and manage makes it even

Pediatric Headache Management During School Stress

Pediatric Headache Management During School Stress

Headaches are among the most common health problems in children, and they tend to become more noticeable during the school year. As an adult, whenever I experience a major change in work, schedule, or family life, I usually get a headache about a week later. Kids are no different! Busy

Transitioning from Summer to School Sleep Schedules Without Sleep Aids

Transitioning from Summer to School Sleep Schedules Without Sleep Aids

Summer break often feels like a free-for-all when it comes to sleep. I usually start strict and regimented, but by the last few weeks in August, I’ve given up. We live as if there are no rules… snacks everywhere, junk food for dinner, and bedtimes way too late. And

Safe Antibiotic Use for Strep Throat and Other Fall Infections

Safe Antibiotic Use for Strep Throat and Other Fall Infections

When the weather turns crisp and kids head back to school, it seems like germs throw their own welcome-back party. Runny noses, sore throats, and coughs start spreading faster than a bag of Halloween candy. One of the most common causes of illness? Strep throat in kids. When parents hear

How to Read OTC Medication Labels for Kids

How to Read OTC Medication Labels for Kids

Have you ever read the same medication label five times in a row and still didn’t understand a word? Or listened carefully to instructions at the doctor’s office, only to forget everything the moment you got home? You’re not alone! “Mom-brain” (and dad-brain, caregiver-brain, grandparent-brain—you name

Drug Allergies Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms and Treatment

Drug Allergies Explained: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms and Treatment

If your child has been diagnosed with a drug allergy, chances are you have a lot of questions. My daughter was diagnosed with an allergy to amoxicillin a few years ago. She was OK, but it’s not an experience I’m likely to forget! Allergic reactions can be unnerving,