Connecticut Kids

Willows Wants You to Know About Tick Bites & Lyme Disease

Deb — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:01:22 +0000

How to prevent tick bites, remove ticks and watch for signs and symptoms of Lyme disease.

Lice – What Every Parent Should Know: A Primer on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Deb — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:14:53 +0000

While some school nurses check for lice during an outbreak, the Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend a “no nit” policy, and believes a child should not miss school because of head lice. Children with lice do not always need to be seen. If you are not sure what you are seeing on your child’s head, please make an appointment to be seen. Also, do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions.

Is Your Child Ready To Stay Home Alone? Willows Pediatrics Offers Advice!

Deb — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:09:30 +0000

Connecticut law does not specify at what age a child may be left home alone. When deciding whether or not to leave a child home alone, a parent should consider the child's age.

A “Symptom Checker” Tool To Help You At Home!

Deb — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:28:10 +0000

Online tool available for checking symptoms of illness.

When Bullying Is A Problem, Willows Pediatrics Is Here to Help Your Child

Deb — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:13:10 +0000

Bullying is a health concern, not just a social one, and Willows is here to discuss bullying with you and your child.

A Safe Sleeping Environment Helps Protect Infants From SIDS And Other Sleep-Related Deaths

Deb — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:25:42 +0000

AAP offers revised recommendations to avoid SIDS, suffocation and entrapment.

Willows Pediatrics Shares Advice On How To Halt Tantrums

Deb — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:25:54 +0000

Tantrums can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath holding. They are most common during the second year of life when toddlers can understand more language than they can express. A toddler’s frustration at being unable to communicate can be a leading cause of tantrums. Other reasons a child might have a tantrum include being tired or hungry, or seeking attention.

Hand Sanitizers at Willows Pediatrics

Deb — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:43:18 +0000

Why we have hand sanitizer instead of soap and paper towels in our restrooms.

Willows Pediatrics And FDA Do Not Recommend Cough And Cold Medicines For Children Under Two Years Of Age

Deb — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:38:44 +0000

This year, researchers released the surprising and concerning results of a survey. Parents were asked if they gave OTC cough and cold medications to their children (ages 6 months to 2 years) and found that 61 percent had done so.

Willows Pediatrics Reminds Parents That Fever Is Not Typically Dangerous

Deb — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:35:23 +0000

Did you know that, in most cases, a fever alone does not harm your child … and can actually be beneficial? It’s true, and that’s why Willows Pediatrics wants to address the topic of “fever phobia” today!