Monthly Archives: May 2012

Protecting Your Child’s Ear Piercings

As your child develops his or her fashion sense, accessorizing with earrings may be the final touch to the outfit he or she wants. While ear piercings are very common, it is important to ensure your child receives healthy piercings and understands proper piercing care to keep his or her ears safe. Continue reading

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Attacking the Achoos

Spring has sprung, and with all the blooming flowers and trees, seasonal allergies are running high. May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month—learn how to manage these conditions to help your child breathe easier. Continue reading

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Road Trip Restroom Rules

As May winds down and summer heats up, the time for a family vacation draws near. Don’t let the excitement of a road trip inhibit your toddler’s potty training progress. Continue reading

Posted in Emotional Wellness, Other, Toddler | 1 Comment
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Fox 59 News: Live at Five—Water Safety

While taking a cool, refreshing dip in the pool can be a great way to kick off the unofficial start to summer, it’s important to remember the basics of water safety. Click here to watch the segment from Fox 59 News. Continue reading

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KidsHealth? There’s an App for That!

Your baby has developed a rash, and you aren’t sure if the condition is severe enough for a visit to his or her primary care provider. Now you can find information about rashes, as well as other common illnesses and injuries, directly from your iPhone or iPad, courtesy of Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. Continue reading

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What Every Parent Should Know About “Fake” Marijuana

As a parent or caregiver, your No. 1 goal is likely to keep the child you love happy, healthy and safe. With enticing “legal” drugs on the market, however, this may be more difficult than you think. Continue reading

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In Case of All Your Emergencies

From falling while climbing a tree to twisting an ankle during a particularly fearless slide into home plate, children can find a variety of ways to injure themselves. May 20 to 26 is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, and we’re helping parents make more educated decisions about when it’s best to put EMS to work. Continue reading

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Tonsil Talk

Tonsils and adenoids are supposed to help fight bacteria and viruses, but if they frequently become infected or enlarged and cause pain, your little one’s sore throat may be causing more issues than you think.
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Help prevent child abuse. Buy the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent license plate.

Help us prevent child abuse and neglect in Indiana. Get the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent license plate. Each year, more than 3 million child abuse reports are made in the United States. According to the most recent statistics … Continue reading

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Put Indoor Allergens in Timeout

Earlier this year—before the warm weather of spring arrived for good—your toddler spent a lot of time playing indoors, and she developed a runny nose and sneezing that seemed to last for weeks. Could allergens in your home have caused her symptoms? Continue reading

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