Posts Tagged ‘fevers’
Use pain relievers the right way to reduce fever
By Dr. Karen Agnew We’ve heard “Feed a cold, starve a fever” for as long as we can remember. But following that traditional saying isn’t the best advice to reduce your child’s temperature. Fevers — especially a child’s first one — can cause worry and anxiety in parents. It’s important to remember that fever is…
Read MoreAdjusting to your newborn
By Dr. Amanda Lee Having a newborn in the house — whether it be your first or your fifth — is an all-consuming and chaotic experience. All routines immediately disappear and somehow the new addition suddenly becomes “in charge.” Remember that mothering and fathering are learning experiences: no one is a born parent. Yet, you…
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