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Don’t Ignore Allergies

Allergy season has officially hit at the Williams’ house and it is definitely not very fun! Our days are filled with runny noses, sore throats, and itchy eyes. Tissues are in short supply and it tends to make us both a little grumpy. It can be easy to mistake your child’s sniffles for the common cold, but if the symptoms persist for more than a couple weeks you may want to talk to your pediatrician about the possibility of testing for allergies. If left untreated allergies can make children more susceptible to ear and sinus infections and can even cause … Continue reading →

Madagascar 3 Themed Children’s Claritin Causes Controversy

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Parents of children who have allergies that are severe enough to require medication need to be aware of something that is causing a controversy. There are packages of Chewable Children’s Claritin that are decorated with images from the most recent “Madagascar” movie. This can make children think that the medicine is actually food or candy. It is entirely possible for children to have allergies. If you notice that your child has a frequent case of the sniffles, this could be a sign that your child has allergies. The best way to find out is to take your child to a … Continue reading →

Exclusion Can Cause Depression in Kids With Special Needs

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A study explored the causes of depression in children who have special needs. Researchers investigated the negative impact of bullying, ostracism, and the diagnosis of a chronic medical condition to discover the emotional impact of each on kids who had special needs. They found that being excluded by their peers, or being bullied, caused more depression than the special need itself. It’s hard to be different from the rest of the kids at school. There are many types of special needs that are easy for children to notice. For example, young kids will quickly realize when another student is in … Continue reading →