Your child’s doctor can be an incredible resource when you have questions and concerns about your child’s health, but finding time for regular checkups and sick visits may be a stretch for your already jam-packed schedule. The doctor may be overbooked and overscheduled, too, so making the most of your …
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Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills
Swallowing a pill is an important skill that many of us take for granted until we have a child who needs to swallow a pill. Many things — from anxiety to stubbornness — can make it harder for some kids to swallow pills. But don’t worry. Just like any skill, …
The Medical Home
Part of parenting is being in charge of your child’s medical care. Usually, it’s no big deal. You take your child to the same doctor every time for routine checkups and sick visits, and that’s about all you need to do. But what if your child has to see many …
What’s a Primary Care Physician (PCP)?
A primary care physician (PCP), or primary care provider, is a health care professional who practices general medicine. PCPs are our first stop for medical care. Most PCPs are doctors, but nurse practitioners and even physician assistants can sometimes also be PCPs. A PCP is the person your child should …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1 Month
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address any concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Feeding. Infants should be fed when they …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1 Year (12 Months)
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your toddler’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your child is: Eating. By 12 months, toddlers are ready to …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1.5 Years (18 Months)
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Administer screening (test) that helps with the early identification of developmental delays or autism. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and …
Your Child’s Checkup: 10 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure, vision, and hearing using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and …
Your Child’s Checkup: 11 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about …
Your Child’s Checkup: 12 Years
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your child’s weight and height, calculate body mass index (BMI), and plot the measurements on growth charts. 2. Check your child’s blood pressure and vision using standard testing equipment. 3. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer …