Bowel patterns vary from child to child just as they do in adults. What’s normal for your child may be different from what’s normal for another child. Most children have bowel movements 1 or 2 times a day. Other children may go 2 to 3 days or longer before passing a normal stool.
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Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Girls
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics that will help you understand the basics of clean intermittent catherization (CIC).
Common Childhood Infections
Most infections are caused by germs called viruses and bacteria. While you may be able to keep germs from spreading, you can’t always keep your child from getting sick. It is important for parents to know how to keep their children healthy and what to do when they get sick. Read on to learn more from
Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Boys
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics that will help you understand the basics of clean intermittent catherization (CIC).
Children’s Dental Health: What You Need to Know
The road to a bright smile begins long before the first tooth appears. Parents play a big part in helping their children develop healthy teeth. Early monitoring by your child’s doctor and dentist is important.
COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist for Kids
A checklist for parents to help prepare for your child’s COVID-19 vaccination.
Bronchiolitis and Your Young Child
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary for parents and young children. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about bronchiolitis, causes, signs and symptoms, how to treat it, and how to prevent
Bedwetting
Most children learn to use the toilet between 2 and 4 years of age. Even after children are toilet-trained, they may wet the bed until they are older. It’s even common for 6-year-olds to wet the bed once in a while. Some children still wet the bed at age 12.
Asthma and Your Child
This handout informs parents about asthma, including information about asthma symptoms, triggers, treatments, medicines, and how to communicate with your child’s school.
Asthma and Exercise (Care of the Young Athlete)
Almost every child (and adult) with asthma can benefit from sports and physical activity. Also, asthma should not prevent young athletes from enjoying a full athletic career. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics