Readiness training means preparing your child for later potty training. It increases his or her chances of success.
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
Readiness training means preparing your child for later potty training. It increases his or her chances of success.
Read MoreTeaching your child how to use the toilet takes time and patience. Each child learns to use the toilet in his or her own time. Here is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help guide you and your child through the process.
Read MoreYour goal is to toilet train your child. Your child will be toilet trained when without reminders he can: Walk to the potty. Pull down his pants.
Read MoreA child who refuses to be toilet trained and passes stools into his underwear. The medical term is encopresis.
Read MoreA child who refuses to be toilet trained. He passes stools into his underwear or pull-up. The medical term for this is encopresis.
Read MoreChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have slowed development, may be stuck on their own routines, or may be nervous about learning a new skill. They may not understand how to copy the steps using the toilet, or they may not understand the words parents are using. Many children with ASD
Read MoreMap-like red patches on the tongue. Cause not known
Read MoreInformation and guidance on what to do when the color of the tongue's surface has changed.
Read MoreA bacterial infection of the tonsils caused by Strep. Also called Strep tonsillitis
Read MoreA viral infection of the tonsils. Also called viral tonsillitis
Read MoreHere is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about the tonsils and adenoid, tonsillitis, signs of an enlarged adenoid and tonsils, when surgery is recommended, and what if surgery is recommended.
Read MoreInformation and guidance on preventing tooth decay in children.
Read MoreIf you choose to have a home trampoline, the AAP recommends the following safety precautions: adult supervision at all times, only one jumper on the trampoline at a time, and no somersaults should be performed. Also, trampolines should have adequate protective padding that is in good condition and appropriately
Read MoreInformation and guidance on transient synovitis (irritation of the hip joint) in children.
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