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Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5 to 12

By American Academy of Pediatrics
Edited by Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP
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Parents of children ages 5-12 will appreciate the comprehensive, age-specific parenting advice in this fully revised resource. It includes updated information on mental health, and behavioral conditions along with an enhanced focus on resilience and life skills.

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  1. Page xxi
    Foreword
  2. Page xxiii
    Introduction
  3. Page 1
    Part I. Nutritional and Physical Fitness
    1. Page 3
      1. Maintaining Your Child’s Health
      1. Page 3
        Choosing a Pediatrician
        1. Page 4
          Interviewing Pediatricians
        2. Page 8
          Managed Care
        3. Page 11
          Resolving Problems
      2. Page 11
        When to See Your Pediatrician
      3. Page 11
        Health Maintenance
      4. Page 12
        Immunizations
      5. Page 16
        Your Child’s Teeth
    2. Page 19
      2. Nutrition
      1. Page 20
        Monitoring Nutritional Needs
      2. Page 21
        Picky Eaters
      3. Page 22
        Healthy Food Choices
        1. Page 22
          Variety and Portions
        2. Page 23
          Fiber
        3. Page 23
          Protein
        4. Page 24
          Healthy Fats
        5. Page 25
          Sugar
        6. Page 25
          Salt
      4. Page 26
        Vitamin Supplements
      5. Page 29
        Reading Food Labels
      6. Page 30
        Choosing Healthy Snacks
      7. Page 33
        Cooking at Home Compared to Eating Out
    3. Page 35
      3. Healthy Nutrition and Specific Considerations
      1. Page 35
        Childhood Obesity: An Epidemic
      2. Page 38
        What About a Formal Weight Loss Program?
      3. Page 40
        High Blood Cholesterol Levels
      4. Page 41
        Food Allergies
      5. Page 41
        Vegetarians and Vegans
      6. Page 42
        Nutrition and Sports
    4. Page 45
      4. Physical Fitness and Sports
      1. Page 45
        Physical Activity as a Way of Life
      2. Page 47
        Recreational League, Park District, and Formal Club Sports Programs
        1. Page 48
          Choosing a Sports Program
        2. Page 52
          What Else Should You Consider?
        3. Page 53
          Strength Training
      3. Page 56
        If Your Child has a Chronic Condition
      4. Page 57
        Sports Injuries
        1. Page 58
          Concussion
        2. Page 59
          ACL Tears
      5. Page 59
        Be a Good Role Model
  4. Page 61
    Part II. Promoting Health and Development
    1. Page 63
      5. Physical Development
      1. Page 63
        Your Child’s Growth
      2. Page 70
        The Onset of Puberty
        1. Page 74
          Puberty Changes in Girls
        2. Page 75
          Puberty Changes in Boys
      3. Page 76
        Considerations As Kids Begin Puberty
        1. Page 76
          Privacy
        2. Page 76
          Body Image
        3. Page 76
          Gender Identity
    2. Page 79
      6. Safety: Prevention of Injuries and Substance Use
      1. Page 79
        Injury Prevention
        1. Page 79
          Car Safety
        2. Page 80
          Booster Seats
        3. Page 82
          Seat Belts for Older Children and Adults
        4. Page 83
          About Airbags
        5. Page 85
          Other Motorized Vehicles
        6. Page 85
          Bicycle Safety
        7. Page 87
          Water Safety
        8. Page 89
          Fire and Burn Prevention
        9. Page 90
          Skateboard Safety
        10. Page 91
          Roller Skates and In-Line Skating
        11. Page 92
          Staying Safe While Home Alone
        12. Page 93
          Gun Safety
      2. Page 95
        Substance Use
        1. Page 95
          Substance Use Prevention
        2. Page 98
          How to Help Your Child Be Substance-Free
        3. Page 101
          What to Do If Your Child Is Using Substances
    3. Page 103
      7. Emergency Preparedness
      1. Page 103
        Emergency Supply Kit
      2. Page 104
        Make a Plan
        1. Page 104
          Communications Plan
        2. Page 105
          Transportation Plan
        3. Page 105
          Reunification Plan
      3. Page 105
        Be Informed
      4. Page 106
        Get Involved
    4. Page 107
      8. Your Growing Child and Sex Education
      1. Page 108
        Talking to Your Child About Sex
      2. Page 110
        How Do I Start?
      3. Page 114
        What Are Your Child’s Sexuality-Related Questions?
      4. Page 116
        Common Sexual Concerns
      5. Page 117
        Masturbation
        1. Page 118
          What Should You Do?
    5. Page 119
      9. If Your Child Needs the Hospital
      1. Page 120
        Going to the Emergency Room
        1. Page 120
          Wait Time
        2. Page 120
          Types of Hospitals
        3. Page 121
          How to Tell Your Child’s Story
        4. Page 122
          Medical Testing
      2. Page 122
        If Your Child Is Admitted
        1. Page 123
          Nursing Care
        2. Page 123
          Rounds
        3. Page 124
          Daily Needs
      3. Page 125
        Discharge
        1. Page 125
          Medications
        2. Page 125
          Following Up After Discharge
      4. Page 126
        Preparation for a Planned (Elective) Surgery
  5. Page 129
    Part III. Personal and Social Development
    1. Page 131
      10. Your Child’s Developing Self
      1. Page 131
        Temperament
        1. Page 132
          Characteristics of Temperament
        2. Page 133
          How Temperament Affects Children and Their Parents
        3. Page 135
          What Parents Can Do
      2. Page 139
        Self-Esteem
        1. Page 139
          What Is Self-Esteem?
        2. Page 141
          Components of High Self-Esteem
        3. Page 145
          If Your Child Needs Help
      3. Page 148
        Gender Identity
        1. Page 148
          Gender Stereotypes
        2. Page 149
          Gender-Nonconforming and Transgender Children
        3. Page 150
          Sexual Orientation Vs. Gender Identity
        4. Page 151
          Sexual Orientation
        5. Page 151
          Related Mental Health Issues
    2. Page 153
      11. Developing Social Skills
      1. Page 154
        If Your Child Has a Problem
      2. Page 157
        Should You Seek Professional Help?
      3. Page 157
        Friends
        1. Page 159
          Choosing Friends
        2. Page 160
          A “Best” Friend
        3. Page 161
          Dealing with Negative Peer Influence
      4. Page 161
        Children Without Friends
        1. Page 163
          Shyness
        2. Page 166
          The Influence of Parenting Styles
        3. Page 167
          Social Influences
        4. Page 167
          What Parents Can Do
    3. Page 171
      12. Dealing with Prejudice
      1. Page 172
        Taking Action
  6. Page 177
    Part IV. Behavior and Discipline
    1. Page 179
      13. Communication and Your Child’s Behavior
      1. Page 180
        The Perfect Parent Does Not Exist
      2. Page 182
        Development and Behavior
      3. Page 182
        Developmental Variations and How They Affect Behavior
      4. Page 185
        Evaluating Behavioral Problems
    2. Page 187
      14. Communicating with Your Child
      1. Page 189
        Communication Beyond the Family
      2. Page 190
        The Components of Communication
        1. Page 190
          Listening Skills
        2. Page 191
          Talking Techniques
      3. Page 192
        Communication Dos and Don’ts
    3. Page 195
      15. Your Child’s Behavior and Discipline
      1. Page 196
        Positive Reinforcement
      2. Page 196
        Demonstrating Good Behavior Yourself
      3. Page 197
        Special Time
      4. Page 201
        Extinction, or “Active Ignoring”
      5. Page 201
        A Behavior Contract
      6. Page 202
        Consequences
        1. Page 203
          Natural Consequences
        2. Page 203
          Logical Consequences
        3. Page 203
          Withholding Privileges
        4. Page 204
          Timeout
        5. Page 205
          When Timeout Fails
        6. Page 205
          Physical Punishment
      7. Page 206
        The Noncompliant Child
      8. Page 206
        Behavior Problems Outside the Home
      9. Page 209
        Dealing with Your Own Feelings
    4. Page 211
      16. Managing Common Behavior Problems
      1. Page 211
        Disobedience
        1. Page 213
          What Parents Can Do
        2. Page 214
          When to Seek Additional Help
      2. Page 214
        Aggressive Behavior
        1. Page 215
          What Causes Aggressive Behavior
        2. Page 217
          Aggressiveness with Peers
        3. Page 217
          What Parents Can Do
        4. Page 219
          When to Seek Additional Help
      3. Page 219
        Temper Tantrums
        1. Page 220
          What Parents Can Do
        2. Page 221
          When to Seek Additional Help
      4. Page 221
        Stealing
        1. Page 223
          What Parents Can Do
      5. Page 223
        Lying
        1. Page 224
          What Parents Can Do
        2. Page 225
          When to Seek Additional Help
      6. Page 225
        Cheating
        1. Page 226
          What Parents Can Do
        2. Page 226
          When to Seek Additional Help
      7. Page 226
        Swearing
        1. Page 227
          What Parents Can Do
        2. Page 227
          When to Seek Additional Help
      8. Page 228
        Running Away from Home
        1. Page 228
          If Your Child Threatens to Run Away
        2. Page 229
          If Your Child Runs Away
        3. Page 230
          When to Seek Additional Help
    5. Page 231
      17. Seeking Professional Help
      1. Page 231
        When to Seek Help
      2. Page 233
        Approaches to Counseling and Therapy
      3. Page 237
        Parental Anxieties
  7. Page 241
    Part V. Family Matters
    1. Page 243
      18. The Importance of Family
      1. Page 244
        Diversity Among Family Structures
      2. Page 245
        A Vision of the Family
      3. Page 245
        The Family with School-Age Children
        1. Page 248
          School
        2. Page 249
          Friendships
        3. Page 249
          Outside Activities
      4. Page 251
        Family Leadership
      5. Page 252
        Family Boundaries
      6. Page 254
        Dealing with Family Conflicts
      7. Page 254
        The Adaptable Family
    2. Page 257
      19. Your Family Routines and Dealing with Disruptions
      1. Page 257
        Family Routines
        1. Page 258
          Weekdays
        2. Page 262
          Weekends
      2. Page 264
        Your Family Rituals
      3. Page 266
        Family Disruptions
        1. Page 267
          Illness and Injury
        2. Page 267
          Arguments and Conflicts
        3. Page 270
          Departures and Returns
        4. Page 272
          Unexpected Setbacks
        5. Page 272
          Parental Mental Health or Substance Use Problems
      4. Page 273
        Special Events in the Family
      5. Page 274
        Family Moves
        1. Page 275
          Positive Aspects of the Move
        2. Page 275
          Making the Transition Easier
    3. Page 277
      20. Your Development As a Parent
      1. Page 278
        Parenting Influences
        1. Page 278
          Your Childhood Experiences
        2. Page 279
          Your Personality Traits
        3. Page 280
          Your Early Parenting Experiences
        4. Page 281
          Your Current Parenting Experiences
        5. Page 282
          Your Child’s Developmental Needs and Personality Traits
        6. Page 282
          Stages of Parenting
        7. Page 283
          Your Current Life Issues
        8. Page 284
          Your Relationship with Your Child’s Other Parent
      2. Page 285
        Problems and Solutions of Co-Parenting
        1. Page 285
          Inconsistency
        2. Page 286
          Lack of Communication
        3. Page 286
          Confusion
        4. Page 286
          Competition
        5. Page 286
          Overt Conflict
      3. Page 287
        Parenting Principles
    4. Page 289
      21. Brothers and Sisters
      1. Page 289
        Nature vs. Nurture
        1. Page 290
          Nature
        2. Page 290
          Nurture
      2. Page 291
        Influence of Parents and Siblings
      3. Page 292
        Biological Differences
      4. Page 293
        Influences Outside the Family
      5. Page 293
        What Differences Mean for Parents
    5. Page 295
      22. Sibling Rivalry
      1. Page 296
        The Positive and Negative Sides of Siblings
      2. Page 296
        What to Expect
      3. Page 298
        Stepsiblings
      4. Page 298
        What Parents Can Do
        1. Page 298
          Preparing for the Birth of a Sibling
        2. Page 299
          Rivalry of Older Children
        3. Page 301
          Resolving Problems
    6. Page 303
      23. Child Care
      1. Page 304
        Child Care Options
        1. Page 304
          Before- and After-School Care
        2. Page 305
          Child Care by People Other Than Relatives
    7. Page 309
      24. Responsibilities and Chores
      1. Page 310
        Staying on Task
      2. Page 311
        What Parents Can Do
    8. Page 315
      25. Media
      1. Page 315
        Your School-Age Child and the Internet
      2. Page 317
        Online Activity: Staying Safe on the World Wide Web
        1. Page 318
          Internet Browsing and Searches
      3. Page 318
        Email
      4. Page 320
        Social Media and Interactive Videogames
      5. Page 321
        The Data Trail, or Digital Footprint: The Internet Lasts Forever
      6. Page 322
        Cyberbullying
      7. Page 323
        Online Homework and School Projects
      8. Page 323
        Strategies to Protect Dedicated Screen-Free Time
      9. Page 325
        Reading Time: E-Readers vs. Paper Books
      10. Page 325
        Is There a Right Age to Own a Phone?
      11. Page 326
        Television and Streaming
      12. Page 326
        Families and Television
      13. Page 327
        Physical Health and Screen Time
      14. Page 327
        Learning and TV
      15. Page 330
        Media Education: What Parents Can Do
    9. Page 333
      26. Pets
      1. Page 334
        Choosing a Pet
      2. Page 336
        Safety Around a Pet
      3. Page 337
        A Pet’s Affection
      4. Page 337
        When a Pet Dies
    10. Page 339
      27. Money Skills
      1. Page 339
        Money Management Skills for Kids Ages 5 to 12 Years
      2. Page 340
        Allowance or Weekly Stipend
      3. Page 341
        Bank Accounts
      4. Page 341
        Cash or Credit?
    11. Page 343
      28. If You Choose a Summer Camp
      1. Page 344
        Matching Your Child to a Camp
      2. Page 345
        Getting Ready for Camp
      3. Page 346
        Home Again
    12. Page 347
      29. When Both Parents Work
      1. Page 347
        The Impact of Working
        1. Page 348
          Considerations of Shift Work
      2. Page 348
        Parent Roles
      3. Page 349
        Avoiding Burnout
      4. Page 350
        Finding Child Care
      5. Page 351
        Managing School Holidays and Vacations
      6. Page 353
        Making the Most of Time Off School and Work
    13. Page 355
      30. Separation, Divorce, and the School-Age Child
      1. Page 356
        The Significance of Divorce
      2. Page 356
        What Should You Tell the Children?
      3. Page 358
        Adjusting to the Changes
      4. Page 363
        Making the Divorce Livable for Your Child
    14. Page 367
      31. Single-Parent Families
      1. Page 368
        Supporting Your Family
      2. Page 368
        Task Overload
      3. Page 368
        Personal Pursuits
      4. Page 369
        Child Care
      5. Page 369
        Decreased Involvement with the Noncustodial Parent
      6. Page 370
        Intensified Involvement with the Custodial Parent
      7. Page 371
        Changes in Children’s Behavior
      8. Page 371
        When You Start to Date
      9. Page 373
        Parent-Child Disagreements
      10. Page 374
        Support
    15. Page 375
      32. Stepfamilies
      1. Page 375
        Becoming a Stepfamily
      2. Page 376
        What Your Child Is Experiencing
        1. Page 376
          Dealing with Loss
        2. Page 377
          Divided Loyalties
        3. Page 378
          Difficulty with New Rules
        4. Page 378
          Unreasonable Expectations
      3. Page 378
        Stepsiblings
      4. Page 380
        Advice for Stepparents
    16. Page 383
      33. Adoption
      1. Page 384
        Explaining Adoption to Your Child
      2. Page 387
        “Sharing” Your Child
      3. Page 389
        Others’ Responses
      4. Page 390
        Sibling Rivalry
    17. Page 391
      34. A Death in the Family
      1. Page 393
        How Is Your Child Reacting?
      2. Page 395
        The Funeral
      3. Page 395
        Adjustment Afterward
  8. Page 397
    Part VI. Children in School
    1. Page 399
      35. Making School Choices
      1. Page 400
        Evaluating Your Child’s Readiness
      2. Page 402
        Registering Your Child for School
        1. Page 402
          Visiting the Pediatrician
        2. Page 402
          Immunizations
      3. Page 403
        Choosing a School
        1. Page 404
          What to Look For
        2. Page 409
          School Safety During Emergencies
      4. Page 411
        New Learning Structures
      5. Page 413
        Private or Religious School
      6. Page 414
        Homeschooling
    2. Page 417
      36. Preparing for a New School Year
      1. Page 419
        Safety
      2. Page 419
        The School Bus
      3. Page 421
        Expectations
      4. Page 421
        Making the First Day Easier
    3. Page 427
      37. Getting Involved in Your Child’s Schooling
      1. Page 428
        Communicating Effectively with School Personnel
      2. Page 429
        Becoming an Involved Parent
      3. Page 430
        The Parent-Teacher Conference
      4. Page 433
        Questions Commonly Asked by Parents
    4. Page 437
      38. Problems at School
      1. Page 438
        Special Concerns About Peers
      2. Page 439
        Academic/Teacher Issues
      3. Page 440
        Does Repeating a Grade Help?
      4. Page 441
        School Discipline
    5. Page 445
      39. Homework
      1. Page 446
        Developing Good Homework Habits
      2. Page 448
        Homework for Children Ages 9 to 12: Developing Responsibility
        1. Page 449
          Reading Assignments
        2. Page 449
          Writing (Composition)
        3. Page 451
          STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
        4. Page 451
          Studying for Tests
      3. Page 452
        Other Ways to Reinforce Learning
    6. Page 455
      40. Learning Disabilities
      1. Page 455
        What Are Learning Disabilities?
      2. Page 457
        Diagnosing a Learning Disability
      3. Page 458
        Common Learning Disabilities
        1. Page 458
          Language and Speech Disabilities
        2. Page 459
          Writing Difficulties
        3. Page 459
          Visual Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia
        4. Page 460
          Memory and Other Thinking Difficulties
        5. Page 461
          Inadequate Social Skills
      4. Page 462
        What Parents Can Do
      5. Page 463
        Your Right to Special Services
      6. Page 464
        The Evaluation
      7. Page 465
        What Interventions Are Available?
      8. Page 468
        Monitoring Your Child’s Progress
    7. Page 469
      41. Other Educational Concerns
      1. Page 469
        Intellectual Disability
      2. Page 471
        Autism Spectrum Disorders
      3. Page 473
        Individualized Education Program (IEP)
    8. Page 475
      42. If Your Child Is Gifted
      1. Page 475
        Identifying a Gifted Child
      2. Page 476
        Providing Services for the Academically Gifted Child
      3. Page 477
        The Gifted Underachiever
    9. Page 479
      43. School and Your Child’s Health
      1. Page 479
        The School as a Health Educator
      2. Page 482
        Dealing with Health Problems at School
        1. Page 483
          Acute Health Problems
        2. Page 483
          Seeing the Nurse
        3. Page 483
          Short-Term Health Problems
      3. Page 484
        Chronic Health Conditions and Food Allergies
      4. Page 488
        Other Health Problems at School
        1. Page 488
          Head Lice
  9. Page 491
    Part VII. Chronic Health Problems
    1. Page 493
      44. If Your Child has a Chronic Health Condition
      1. Page 494
        Parents’ Initial Reactions
      2. Page 495
        The Medical Home
      3. Page 499
        Helping Your Child with a Chronic Health Condition
        1. Page 499
          The Stress of Chronic Health Needs
        2. Page 502
          Maintaining and Building Self-Esteem
        3. Page 503
          Leading a “Normal” Life
      4. Page 505
        Addressing Your Child’s Fears
        1. Page 505
          Strategies to Consider
        2. Page 505
          Pain Management
      5. Page 506
        Dealing with Emotional Problems and Depression
    2. Page 509
      45. School Issues for Children with Chronic Health Conditions
      1. Page 509
        Social Difficulties
      2. Page 511
        Serving as a Child Advocate
      3. Page 514
        If Your Child’s Educational Rights Are Denied
      4. Page 515
        Returning to School
      5. Page 515
        Hiding or Revealing the Condition
    3. Page 517
      46. The Family’s Adjustment to a Chronic Health Condition
      1. Page 517
        Dealing with Your Own Feelings
      2. Page 519
        Strains on the Parents’ Partnership
      3. Page 520
        Avoid Burnout
      4. Page 520
        Siblings of Children with Chronic Health Needs
      5. Page 522
        Developing Resilience
      6. Page 522
        Family Support and Advocacy Groups
  10. Page 525
    Part VIII. Medical, Mental Health, and Behavior Issues
    1. Page 527
      47. Abdominal Issues and Gastrointestinal Tract
      1. Page 527
        Abdominal Pain
        1. Page 527
          Acute Abdominal Pain
        2. Page 528
          Chronic Abdominal Pain
      2. Page 529
        Appendicitis
      3. Page 529
        Celiac Disease
      4. Page 530
        Constipation
      5. Page 531
        Diarrhea
      6. Page 532
        Food Poisoning and Food Contamination
      7. Page 532
        Hepatitis
      8. Page 533
        Inguinal Hernia
      9. Page 533
        Malabsorption
      10. Page 533
        Reye Syndrome
      11. Page 534
        Soiling and Encopresis
      12. Page 535
        Vomiting
    2. Page 537
      48. Allergies
      1. Page 537
        Anaphylaxis
      2. Page 538
        Asthma
      3. Page 540
        Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
      4. Page 542
        Food Allergy
      5. Page 543
        Hives
      6. Page 543
        Insect Bites and Stings
      7. Page 544
        Seasonal Allergies, Hay Fever, and Environmental Allergies
    3. Page 545
      49. Behavior and Emotional Issues
      1. Page 545
        Anger or Aggression
      2. Page 546
        Anxiety
      3. Page 547
        Fears and Phobias
      4. Page 549
        Depression
      5. Page 552
        Disasters and Terrorism
      6. Page 553
        Eating Disorders
      7. Page 555
        Habits
      8. Page 558
        Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
        1. Page 559
          ADHD Diagnosis
        2. Page 560
          ADHD Treatment
      9. Page 562
        School Avoidance
      10. Page 565
        Stress and Your Child
      11. Page 569
        Stuttering
      12. Page 570
        Tics
    4. Page 573
      50. Chest and Lungs
      1. Page 573
        Flu/Influenza
      2. Page 574
        Pneumonia
    5. Page 577
      51. Child Abuse
      1. Page 578
        Physical Abuse
      2. Page 580
        Emotional Abuse
      3. Page 581
        Sexual Abuse
        1. Page 582
          Preventing Sexual Abuse
        2. Page 583
          When Sexual Abuse Occurs
    6. Page 587
      52. Chronic Conditions and Diseases
      1. Page 587
        Anemia
        1. Page 588
          Sickle Cell Anemia
      2. Page 588
        Diabetes Mellitus
        1. Page 588
          Type 1 Diabetes
        2. Page 589
          Type 2 Diabetes
      3. Page 589
        HIV Infection and AIDS
    7. Page 591
      53. Ears, Nose, and Throat
      1. Page 591
        Colds/Upper Respiratory Infections
      2. Page 592
        Ear Piercing
      3. Page 592
        Middle Ear Infections
      4. Page 593
        Sinusitis
      5. Page 594
        Herpes Simplex/Cold Sores
      6. Page 594
        Nosebleeds
      7. Page 595
        Sore Throat (Strep Throat, Tonsillitis)
      8. Page 595
        Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa)
      9. Page 596
        Swollen Glands
    8. Page 597
      54. Emergencies
      1. Page 598
        Anaphylaxis
      2. Page 598
        Animal Bites
      3. Page 598
        Burns
      4. Page 600
        Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
      5. Page 600
        Cold and Heat Emergencies
        1. Page 600
          Hypothermia
        2. Page 601
          Frostbite
        3. Page 602
          Heatstroke
      6. Page 602
        Cuts and Lacerations
      7. Page 603
        Drowning
      8. Page 603
        Eye Injuries
      9. Page 603
        Fainting
      10. Page 604
        Fingertip Injuries
      11. Page 604
        First-Aid Guidelines
      12. Page 604
        Fractures and Sprains
      13. Page 604
        Head Injury/Concussion
      14. Page 605
        Meningitis
      15. Page 608
        Poisoning/Substance Use
        1. Page 608
          Inhalants
      16. Page 609
        Seizures
      17. Page 609
        Teeth
    9. Page 611
      55. Environmental Health
      1. Page 611
        Asbestos
      2. Page 612
        Carbon Monoxide
      3. Page 612
        Household Products
      4. Page 613
        Lead
      5. Page 614
        Mold
      6. Page 614
        Pesticides
    10. Page 615
      56. Eyes
      1. Page 615
        Eye Infections
      2. Page 616
        Eye Injuries
      3. Page 616
        Eyelid Problems
      4. Page 616
        Vision Problems
    11. Page 619
      57. Fever
      1. Page 620
        Taking Your Child’s Temperature
    12. Page 621
      58. Genital and Urinary Systems
      1. Page 621
        Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
      2. Page 621
        Protein in the Urine (Proteinuria)
      3. Page 622
        Labial Adhesions
      4. Page 622
        Urinary Tract Infections
      5. Page 623
        Wetting Problems or Enuresis
    13. Page 627
      59. Head, Neck, and Nervous System
      1. Page 627
        Headaches
      2. Page 628
        Meningitis
      3. Page 628
        Motion Sickness
      4. Page 628
        Mumps
      5. Page 629
        Seizures and Epilepsy
    14. Page 631
      60. Heart
      1. Page 631
        Arrhythmias
      2. Page 632
        Heart Murmur
      3. Page 632
        Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
    15. Page 633
      61. Immunizations
      1. Page 638
        What Vaccines Does Your Child Need
    16. Page 639
      62. Musculoskeletal Problems
      1. Page 639
        Arthritis
        1. Page 639
          Transient Synovitis (Inflammation) of the Hip
        2. Page 639
          Bacterial Infection of the Joint
        3. Page 640
          Lyme Disease
        4. Page 640
          Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
      2. Page 640
        Bowlegs and Knock-Knees
      3. Page 640
        Flat Feet
      4. Page 641
        Intoeing
      5. Page 641
        Sprains
    17. Page 643
      63. Skin
      1. Page 643
        Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema
      2. Page 643
        Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
      3. Page 644
        Hair Loss (Alopecia)
      4. Page 644
        Head Lice
      5. Page 644
        Impetigo
      6. Page 644
        MRSA Infections
      7. Page 644
        Pinworms
      8. Page 645
        Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
      9. Page 645
        Ringworm
      10. Page 645
        Scabies
      11. Page 646
        Sunburn
      12. Page 646
        Tick Bites
      13. Page 646
        Warts
    18. Page 649
      64. Sleep
      1. Page 649
        Good Sleep Habits
      2. Page 650
        Bedtime Challenges
      3. Page 651
        Sleep Talking
      4. Page 651
        Nightmares
      5. Page 651
        Sleepwalking
      6. Page 652
        Night Terrors
      7. Page 653
        Daytime Sleepiness
  11. Page 682
    Index

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