Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). The stomach pains occur when your child is worried about something. This is often called the “worried stomach”.

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Pain or discomfort in the stomach (abdomen or belly). Pain found between the bottom of the rib cage and the groin crease.

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Table

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Acne is a skin condition caused by blocked oil glands. Main symptoms are pimples and blackheads on the face.

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A harmless rash that occurs when a child is taking an antibiotic. The rash is not from a drug allergy. Occurs in 10% of children who are taking amoxicillin.

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An anal fissure is a shallow tear in the skin around the anus. This is the cause in over 90% of children with blood in the stools.

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Itching of the anus. Occurs on a repeated basis.

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Bite or claw wound from a pet, farm or wild animal.

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Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. However, they are often over-used in our society

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Sudden attacks of overwhelming, intense symptoms. Symptoms: fast, deep breathing (hyperventilation), fast heart rate and feeling dizzy. The body goes on total “red alert”.

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You are concerned that your child is not eating enough food each day. It may seem like your child is never hungry.

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Injuries to the arm (shoulder to hand). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament.

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Arm muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome

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Pain in the arm (shoulder to fingers). Includes shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger joints. Includes minor muscle strains from hard work or sports (overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury

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Your child is having an asthma attack. Your child has been diagnosed in the past with asthma.

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Fungus infection of the feet. Causes an itchy rash on the feet and between the toes

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Baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) is the main type of tooth decay in toddlers. It’s caused by excessive exposure to milk or juice. That happens with crib bottles or tote bottles.

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Back muscle pain from carrying or lifting heavy things

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Pain or discomfort in the upper, mid or lower back. Includes minor muscle strain from back overuse

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Bites from bed bugs.

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Wetting the bed at night while asleep. The medical name is nocturnal enuresis

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Stung by a honeybee, bumblebee, hornet, wasp, or yellow jacket. Over 95 percent of stings are from honey bees or yellow jackets. The main symptoms are pain and redness.

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Consequences are what happens after a child breaks a rule. All children need universal rules and limits about what is good and bad behavior. They need consequences to help them learn the right choice. If the consequence is unpleasant (negative feedback or a punishment), the child is less likely to repeat

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Children come into this world impulsive and undisciplined. When they start to walk, they begin to get into trouble. They do not develop much self-control until 3 years of age. They need to be taught safe and socially acceptable behavior.

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The bad habit of biting people. One of the most unacceptable of aggressive behaviors.

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Raised pocket of clear fluid, covered by skin. Friction blisters usually occur on the palms, fingers, heels or toes.

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Staph skin infection causing a painful red lump in the skin

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Common questions asked about formula and feeding from a bottle.

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A small disc-shaped lump felt under the nipple (areola). Indicates the start of puberty

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Breast pain and swelling during the week before menstrual periods. Normal in 10% of teens and 50% of adult women.

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Breastfeeding questions about your baby

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Breastfeeding questions about feeding, milk and supply

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Breastfeeding questions about mother’s breast symptoms

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Breastfeeding questions about mother’s diet and alcohol use. Main concern is how much gets into breastmilk and could this affect the baby.

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Breastfeeding questions about mother’s illness

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