Flu: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Prescribed Adderall- HELP!!!!
Asked by N.A. from Spokane
on November 7, 2007
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After the last 18 months or so we finally have some answers to our sons ourbursts and radical behavior. Our 3 year old has been diagnosed with Autism and his Dr. put ...
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- Hi N. I just want to remind you that you never have to give your child medication that makes you uncomfortable! Especially for autism. I am a pediatric nurse and my...
- One of the mother's suggested pre-school. There is a federal law requiring every school district to diagnose and treat pre-schoolers who may have a learning disabilit...
- I have a neice who is autistic, it took a long time to diagnose her, and I would definetly suggest getting atleast a second opinion...Just be as sure as you can be tha...
3 Year Old Doesn't like Preschool
Asked by N.V. from Boston
on December 24, 2011
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Sorry if this is long...
My son, born June 24, 2008 has been going to a lovely Catholic preschool, the school is pre-k-8th grade. The atmosphere at the school is w...
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- of course you make him go, if he can get away with that now he will do it over and over, stick with it. 3 is young tho is this a half day thing a few days a week if no...
- Why would you have him repeat something he obviously doesn't like? There is no need for preschool. It is a silly concept, if you ask me. Let kids play, and play wit...
- Well, your post leaves out a few things that make it kind of hard to answer. First, does he really just lie there all day not doing anything? Or is he lying down bu...
Could It Be the Flu
Asked by K.S. from College Station
on February 10, 2008
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Okay I know this is going to sound really crazy but I have onyl had the flu once in my life and was so little the only thing I remember about it was my GRandma trying ...
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- Hi K., Sinus infections are the pits! I hope Ashlyn feels better soon.
- K., I absolutely could be the flu. I am a school nurse (13 yrs.) and I have seen multiple cases of the flu this year even in people who have had the flu shot. Each ye...
- That very well sounds like the flu. Now today is Tues., and if her fever does not seem to be letting up by now, take her to the doctor (if you havent already).
3 Year Old Son Refuses to Potty Train
Asked by J.C. from Spokane
on March 14, 2008
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Hi, my 3 year old son does not want to potty train. We started training when he was 2 1/2 and I never pushed it then and now we're approaching 3 1/2 and he freaks out...
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- I had the same problem with my son. It took watching my daycare providers son who is a year older than my son. My son was finally potty trained at the age of 5. My hus...
- Dear J., When my now grown son had a tough time potty training, my Dr. told me to buy a yello duck big enough that it wouldn't fit down the drain of the toilet. And ha...
- I was so stressed out about this potty training thing...I had a baby then my son turned 3 a couple months later. We were holding off on potty training until after the...
3 Year Old with Constipation
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on July 1, 2008
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Help! My 3 year old son has been very constipated this past week. I have tried to give him lots of juice and water, problem is he only likes apple juice and has refuse...
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- Hello, It may be helpful to try Pedialyte, which should help with the constipation.
- My daughter recently got so constipated it hurt to sit down so as a quick fix we used an ez-lax glycerin suppository which works like a charm (actually within 5-10 min...
- My Pediatrician recommends a little Miralax in their milk. It's very gentle. I think you can get it over the counter now but we got a prescription for it. Less dair...
ADHD In 3 Year Old
Asked by M.N. from Denver
on December 24, 2008
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We have been observing our 3 year old for the last year and 1/2 for signs of ADHD. Well her symptoms have escalated in the last month. She is very defiant, gets frustr...
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- M., I believe that your question is on the minds of many parents these day, because I believe that more and more children will be seen as ADHD. I am in the process of...
- Hi M., I am also the parent of a 3 year old, soon to be 4. My daughter is a live wire from the moment she wakes up until we can finally get her to lay still and go...
- M., Merry Christmas! There is a book that I highly recommend. It is called, "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp. She is an Pediatric Environmental Allergist, a...
4 Year Old & Funerals
Asked by D.O. from Chicago
on November 29, 2008
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My husband's grandmother died today and our 4 year old was quite close with her. Grandma had been sick for several months so we've had time to talk with Sarah about Gr...
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- D., I am so sorry for your loss and resonate with the uncertainty of how to manage through this with a child. My son was almost 3 when my mother unexpected passed awa...
- Dear D., How fortunate you are that your daughter had a grandmother in her life that was so special and how wonderful of you to make sure your daughter had the opport...
- We had a very similar situation in that my MIL passed away just after my dd turned 5. Because we had prepared her and because she had visited the hospital lots, we to...
Flu Mist
Asked by S.F. from Charlotte
on October 16, 2008
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Anyone out there get the Flu Mist or get it for their kids?? I'm pretty apprehensive about certain vaccines, and wondered if there were any of you out there who've had...
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- My 2 older kids (9 and 7) had it last year as did I and we had no symptoms. My 2 year old would not sit still for it so he had the shot. For us, it worked . I was e...
- Hi S., My daugther just got the flu mist in early September. She did get a fever a day after but I just gave her tylenol and then motrin every suggested time. After ...
- My duaghter just got the Flumist last weekend...and we had no problems. The nurse just put a syringe w/ the vaccine in her nose, told her to sniff, and it was done. On...
Flu Mist...??...
Asked by A.W. from Wichita
on November 7, 2006
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I am wanting to get my son the flu shot but his Doctors office only provides the flu mist...I've never heard of that, have any of you???
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- The flu mist is only recommended for people ages 5-49. The shot would be the safest method. I have had the flu mist myself for the past 3 years (I work at a military...
- you can read about it here... http://www.flumist.com/ In years past, i, too, have had the flumist myself, and 2 of my kids have had it. but i was told by my dr. tha...
- I agree with Deveri H. So many mothers dont read enough about vaccines. Vaccines do not = immunity. Especially Flu shot! Now im just stating my opinion, and the choice...
Flu Shot
Asked by A.P. from Tulsa
on November 17, 2007
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What is everyones thoughts on getting the flu shot for your child?
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- A good website is www.nvic.org. (National Vaccine Information Center) The information is fact based and helps you make an educated decision. Remember, most informati...
- i dont understand why it makes sense to so many people to inject foreign substances in you/your childs body to "protect" against a strain of flu guessed at by stranger...
- I am so glad you decided to get the flu shot... my daughter is 3 and one year we didn't get it for her (when she was 1 about to turn 2)... all 4 of us got the flu at t...
