The Everything Parent's Guide to Childhood

Written by a recognized M.D. with his own pediatric office, The Everything[Registered] Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses debunks myths and offers you a trusted reference for recognizing and trouble shooting common childhood illnesses. With this book, you'll feel confident that you can handle common ailments and gauge the seriousness of your child's condition. This helpful guide covers newborns to adolescents, offering detailed information and helpful tips on: Diaper rashes and skin problems, Antibiotics and vaccines, When to worry about a fever, Cold remedies for infants, Bedwetting. Dr. Young gives you the straight facts, enabling you to avoid costly doctor visits and worrisome, sleepless nights. The Everything[Registered] Parent's Guide to Childhood Illnesses is a reliable reference you'll turn to time after time for reassuring advice and practical know-how. Book jacket.

Dr. Leslie Young works at Kaiser Permanente in southern California Dr. Vincent Iannelli an associate professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Top ten Myths about Your Child's Health, Debunked	p. XII
Introduction	p. XIII
How to Find a Good Pediatrician	p. 1
The Perfect Match	p. 1
Where to Look	p. 5
Age and Sex	p. 8
Consider the Location	p. 10
Availability Is Essential	p. 10
Baby Issues	p. 13
Exposure to the Elements	p. 13
Those Baby Blues	p. 16
Skin and Rashes	p. 18
The Bellybutton	p. 24
Spitting Up	p. 25
Dealing with Croup	p. 26
The Colic Dilemma	p. 27
What Is Colic?	p. 27
Danger Signs	p. 29
Food Allergies Are Not to Blame	p. 31
Is It Acid Reflux?	p. 33
The True Cause of Colic	p. 33
Comforting Measures	p. 34
Growth and Development	p. 37
Growing Concerns	p. 37
Developmental Milestones	p. 40
Behavioral Problems	p. 42
A Matter of Speaking	p. 43
Bedwetting	p. 45
The Fever Fear	p. 49
What Is a Fever?	p. 49
Fever in the Right Perspective	p. 53
Fever and Complications	p. 55
When to Worry about a Fever	p. 58
Common Causes of Fever	p. 60
Comforting a Fever	p. 62
The Common Cold	p. 67
Colds and the Weather	p. 67
The True Cause of Colds	p. 68
Notorious Green Mucus	p. 69
Milk and Mucus	p. 70
Cold Remedies for Infants	p. 71
The Antibiotic Myth	p. 72
Ear Infections	p. 75
Introducing the Ear	p. 75
The Origin of Ear Infection	p. 78
Signs of Infection	p. 80
Prevention Is the Key	p. 83
The Role of Antibiotics	p. 85
The Role of Surgery	p. 87
Digestive Troubles	p. 91
Baby Spit-Ups	p. 91
Projectile Vomiting	p. 94
Bloody Stools	p. 95
The Stomach Virus	p. 97
Managing Diarrhea	p. 100
Chronic Recurrent Abdominal Pain	p. 104
Tackling Constipation	p. 107
The Shot Heard Round the World	p. 113
How Do Vaccines Work?	p. 113
Getting Sick from Shots	p. 115
Vaccines Your Child Needs	p. 117
Mercurial Science	p. 121
Common Vaccine Reactions	p. 123
The Link to Autism	p. 124
Rash Decision	p. 129
Eczema	p. 129
Chickenpox	p. 134
Scabies	p. 136
Burning Questions	p. 139
Warts	p. 141
Pimples	p. 144
Treating Scrapes and Cuts	p. 147
Steps of Healing	p. 147
Infection Versus Healing	p. 150
Hydrogen Peroxide Abuse	p. 151
Ugly Scars	p. 153
When the Dog Bites	p. 155
When the Bee Stings	p. 158
Childhood Obesity	p. 163
Definition of Childhood Obesity	p. 163
The Worst Offenders	p. 166
Childhood Diabetes	p. 170
The Danger of Dieting	p. 174
Smart Food Choices	p. 177
A Healthy Lifestyle	p. 180
Mental Health	p. 183
What Is ADHD?	p. 183
Causes of ADHD	p. 186
Treatment Options	p. 187
The Rise of Autism	p. 191
Children with Depression	p. 193
Anxiety Disorders in Children	p. 194
Attack of the Asthma	p. 197
Is It Asthma?	p. 197
Types of Asthma	p. 200
What Causes Asthma?	p. 202
Asthma Triggers	p. 204
Coping with Asthma	p. 206
An Ounce of Prevention	p. 211
All about Allergies	p. 213
What Are Allergies?	p. 213
More Allergic than Ever	p. 216
Food Allergies	p. 217
Pet Allergies	p. 220
Allergy Testing	p. 222
Allergy Treatments	p. 224
Vitamins and Supplements	p. 229
Vital Amines	p. 229
Redundant Supplementation	p. 232
Appetite Stimulants	p. 234
Iron Will	p. 235
Addressing Anemia	p. 237
Strong Teeth	p. 240
Bones and Joints	p. 243
Accident Waiting	p. 243
Developmental Hip Dysplasia	p. 246
In and Out	p. 248
Nursemaid's Elbow	p. 249
Growing Pains	p. 251
The Importance of Good Sleep	p. 253
Normal Sleep Cycles	p. 253
Sleeping Like a Baby	p. 256
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)	p. 259
Nightmares and Night Terrors	p. 262
Insomnia	p. 264
Infection Control Runs Amuck	p. 267
Of Lice and Men	p. 267
Radioactive Green Mucus	p. 269
Pink Eye and You	p. 270
Clean Hands	p. 273
Public Toilets	p. 275
Glossary	p. 277
Authoritative Internet Resources	p. 281
Index	p. 284
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