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Articles in the
Growth Stages section are divided into three groups: 0-2 Years, 3-5
Years, 6-12
Years Articles
for teens 13-18 years will be found in our Teen
Spot section.
The following articles will provide information
for each age group as specified. Subject matter
will range from breastfeeding for the 0-2 years
category to bullying in the 6-12 years category.
Go to each section by clkicking these links:
0-2 Years » 3-5
Years » 6-12
Years (see below) |
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» If your child
has trouble swallowing pills, consult with the doctor
as to whether the medication can be crushed and
mixed with food such as applesauce.
» Never tell your
child that the medicine does not taste bad, if it
really does.
» Never give any
medications without consulting a doctor.
Temperature
» Under 5 or 6 years,
take the child’s temperature in the arm
pit. This usually takes four minutes.
» After 5 or 6 years
of age, the child should be able to hold the thermometer
under their tongues for two minutes. They should
not talk or open their mouths while their temperature
is being taken.Fever
» Fever is the body’s
sign that it is fighting an infection.
» Make sure your child
drinks plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
» Never
give your child aspirin to reduce the fever. Use
a non-aspirin medicine such as acetaminophen or
ibuprofen.
» If the child’s temperature is over
103° and you cannot get it down; the fever
is accompanied by a stiff neck, headache and vomiting;
the child is having difficulty breathing, or the
child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, contact
his doctor.
Hunger
» Many times children are not hungry when
they are sick. Do not force them to eat, but make
sure they get plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration.
If they are not eating or drinking, consult with
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When Your Child Gets Sick
When your child is sick, remain calm and
try to assess whether you need to take her to the
doctor or not. Below are guidelines on what to do
and not do when your child is sick.
If you are not sure whether you need to take your
child to the doctor, do not worry about looking
silly or over-reactive. It is better to take her
and it not be necessary, than to not take her and
have something emergent overlooked.
When your child gets sick:
Remain calm and positive
» Your child will
react to your emotions regarding their illness.
Try to stay calm and have a positive attitude so
that your child does not become scared or worried.
Explanation and Reassurance
» Give age appropriate
explanations as to why they are sick, what is causing
their symptoms, etc. and reassure them that they
will feel better soon.
Medicine
» Do not tell
your child the medicine is candy. Children may mistakenly
overdose on medications when the parents are out
of the room, if they think it is candy.
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