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Toddler won't drink anything with herpangina sores - how do I keep him hydrated?
My 2.5yo has herpangina and the inside of his mouth and throat are covered in ulcers. He screams when he tries to swallow anything, even water. We've been to the doctor, it's viral, but I'm so scared
Doctor mentioned moving to injections. Is that common for kids with type 2?
My 13-year-old's A1c isn't budging on oral medication alone. The doctor said we might need to add injections. I thought injections were only for type 1. Is this normal? How do kids cope?
How do I know if my 3-month-old's spit-up is normal or actual reflux that needs more attention?
My 3-month-old spits up after almost every feed, sometimes an hour later. It looks like a lot but he's gaining weight and mostly happy. His doctor said 'normal baby reflux' but I'm not sure when to pu
How do you handle relatives who say 'kids just need to play outside more'?
My mother-in-law keeps telling my 12-year-old son he just needs to run around and stop eating so much. He's already struggling with his weight and now he avoids family dinners. How do you set boundari
School refusal after diagnosis in a 7-year-old
My daughter was diagnosed a few weeks ago and now cries every morning before school. She says she's scared she'll have a seizure in front of the other kids. The teacher knows but I don't think she und
Can I give my child ice cream or popsicles for the pain?
Does cold food actually help with herpangina sores, or does it irritate them more? I want to give my 3yo something soothing but don't want to make it worse.
Are BMI charts reliable for kids? My son is muscular but flagged overweight.
He's 12, plays football and lifts with his coach, but the pediatrician says his BMI is high. I'm confused.
How do you explain scoliosis to a young child?
My 7-year-old was just diagnosed and I don't know how to explain it without scaring her. She knows she has to get x-rays but I can see her worrying. Any scripts or books that worked for your kids?
Silent reflux at 8 months - arching and screaming during feeds but no spit-up
My 8-month-old was diagnosed with silent reflux. She arches and screams during feeds but doesn't spit up much. someone says some babies outgrow it but she's clearly in pain and it breaks my heart. Any
Cradle cap on eyebrows and eyelids
My 6 week old has yellowish flakes on her eyebrows and even along her eyelid bases. She rubs her eyes a lot. How do I clean that area safely? I've only ever heard of scalp cradle cap.