Sick Care
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Its Tough as a Single Parent When Your Child and You Are Sick!
Asked by O.S. from Sacramento
on February 25, 2012
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I just wanted to vent a little. I'm use to being a single parent but when we are both sick - it sucks!
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- I would imagine that being a single parent in general is tough. I really have such respect for you single parents who manage to keep it all together.
- Or how about when you are a single sick parent with children that are NOT sick. The house gets trashed, they live off juice boxes and goldfish and go to bed whenever t...
- Upside! - No one is coming home and yelling at you about the house - No one is setting up playdates for while you're sick that you have to call and explain/cx - N...
Neighbor's 2 Yo Child in Having Heart Surgery
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on May 2, 2011
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What things should you do for the neighbors? We have children the same age but are not that close with them other than hanging out when outside and invitations to kid...
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- My son needs to have heart surgery, likely this summer, and so I can tell you that it is truly a parent's worst nightmare. When we were first told of this, I desperat...
- How kind and thoughtful of you! Maybe offer to take the other kiddos for a few hours one day, or do a load of laundry for them. Bring them their mail. Easy, simple ...
- M., My son has had 2 open heart surgeries (1st at 11 days & second at 6 months). He will have another one next summer. Definitely reach out. Ask how you can help. ...
Child Sick with One Cold After Another
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on February 7, 2009
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I am actually asking advice for my sister. My sister's son who is 7 months has had a terrible cold, if that is all it is, one after the other since October. He has b...
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- Hi A., He could have RSV which is a respiratory virus. My twins had a terible cold and their chests would rattle when they coughed. This lasted for several months u...
- I do know that breastfeeding is best, even if the mama is sick. :)
- She could also try/make sure she is getting her vitamins, along with enough Vitamin C which will power up her immune system naturally and transfer to the child.
How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Disciplining or If He's Just Being a Kid?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2012
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My son is almost 3 and he has been really hyper and loud and kind of annoying as of late. He runs around, shouts, makes a mess (all in a happy, carefree way). Is thi...
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- You know that saying, "Your rights end where mine begin"? That's how I'd make the determination about where to draw the line. If his behavior is bothering you or if ...
- My kids are very active. They are 5 and 9. Boy and girl. At Home: At times, when my son is OVER-tired, he actually gets more hyper. But I know, it is not him b...
- well, they cross over, don't they? it's not like there's just one or t'other. he's old enough to start establishing quiet times and inside behavior. ideally when he'...
My 6 Yr Child Keeps Getting Sick for over 8 Weeks
Asked by W.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2008
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this happen or has any opinion on it.
My daughter is 6 yrs old and for about 8 weeks now, she ke...
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- Just one more comment to add to your collection. I've been going through the same sort of cycle of problems since this November. My brother who lives 1000 miles awa...
- W., You poor, poor soul. It is very hard to have a sick child and not know what is wrong, or what to do. I do have to address one issue before giving my advise. You c...
- I'm so sorry for you and your daughter, I know how exhausting it is to take care of sick children. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. Last year my son ...
Seeking Pediatric Care in Glenview Area
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on March 21, 2009
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Hi Moms-
You all have been so helpful with other medical referrals I've requested, so I thought I'd try another request. I'm new to Glenview, and looking for a good ...
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- Children's Healthcare Associates located at 1500 Shermer in Northbrook. ###-###-#### Their main office is in Chicago and this is their branch office. I have been goi...
- Hi A.- We moved out to Glenview about 1.5 years ago from the city and have been taking my 2 year old to Town and Country Pediatrics. They have an office in the Glen a...
- I also take my kids to Dr Ohr at Northshore peds, I LOVE her, and the staff, and we have never had a long wait, ever!
Seeking Highly Recommended Pediatrician for My Children
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on July 10, 2009
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We recently relocated from Phoenix, AZ and I am searching for a pediatrician for my 1 and 4 year old. All advice is welcome both positive and negative. We would like...
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- Hi D., Welcome to the Midwest. I hope that you are enjoying the change. I have grown up here all my life, and love the area. I am not sure where you live in DuP...
- We go to Childrens and Teens Medical, Schaumburg, and see Dr. Megahed. SUPER great with kids, and they have a Well and Sick side for in their office. Rhonda William...
- I go to Dr. Peggy Supple in Downers Grove. She is wonderful! She is the only doctor there and really gets to know the kids quickly. She also doesn't have any nurses...
Co-sleeping When Sick--just Out of Curiosity
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on January 8, 2012
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We are not a co-sleeping family, but the question about a cribless nursery prompted me to wonder if co-sleeping families tend to still co-sleep when either the parent(...
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- I bed-share and breastfeed whether I'm sick or not, that includes whether my husband is sick or not. I had mono (didn't know it) and my daughter still slept with me -...
- Kate: I hope you don't mind my answering... We don't co-sleep. I slept with them when they were younger - on the hide-a-bed in their room/nursery - when they wer...
- I only co-slept one time. That was when we got back from the ER with my 4 year old son in the middle of the night. They had to give him a drug that basically paralyz...
Frustrated at Daycare Mom! Venting.
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on December 1, 2011
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I watch 4 kids from my home. I have done this for 3 years. I have always had the same policy as far as illness is concerned. You must be symptom and fever free for 24 ...
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- "Not my problem" That is what one lawyer says to anyone in her life who brings up something inappropriate like that. It really pisses people off though. She is out...
- Copy and paste the section of your regulations book from the state and show her the state says this is the rule. She must be puke free for at least 24 hours. It is alw...
- Perfect response text. And no, I don't get mad... I just want to be home with her to help her feel better. It makes me feel better to know I'm there. Right now ...
Daisies/ Girl Scouts
Asked by P.M. from Tampa
on May 16, 2011
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I'm a bit curious... if a GS Leader has their own child in the troop, but have the meetings at a 3rd party's establishment - should the Leader still hold a meeting fo...
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- The leader assistant should lead the meeting. I was an assistant leader for 3 years while in high school. I thought it was great fun. If you don't have one I sugges...
- Maybe you could be the co leader and jump in and have the meeting when her child is sick. Her child was sick- that is where she should be. Leave her sick child? Maybe...
- She probably did try and find someone to watch her child. There is no way for certain for you to say or think she didnt. And maybe her child is really sick, and maybe ...
