A fever in your toddler is a sign that he has an infection and that his body is trying to fight it. It's normal and, in most cases, there is no cause for concern. You can treat the fever at home, but you should contact your doctor if the fever is high or if your child seems abnormally sick. The most important thing that you'll need to treat your toddler's fever is patience, as a sick child can require a great deal of your attention.

A raised body temperature in an infant raises the level of alarm and concern in his parents. Fortunately, fevers in infants do not usually signify a serious health problem. An elevated temperature means your baby's body is doing what it is supposed to do: fight off an infection. Still, a fever in a young infant, or a high fever in an older baby, is cause for concern and should be checked by the baby's doctor.

Seeing a rash on your baby's bottom can make you feel guilty. You know that your baby is suffering, and you may feel as though it is your fault. Diaper rash can come from a variety of sources--wet diapers, a change in diet or even a particular brand of diaper. Fortunately, once you've determined why your baby has the problem, you can work toward making her more comfortable, eliminating the rash and preventing it from happening again.

With the start of school right around the corner, buying new school supplies isn’t the only thing to worry about. The school year means your kid will be confined in a classroom with other kids all day. That’s right - a breeding ground for lice! If your kid has never had lice, it can be difficult to pinpoint it and get rid of it. Here are the facts about lice that you need to know.

Often, babies do not have soft and perfect skin, which comes as a surprise to many parents. Some babies, however, have skin irritations that do not clear up easily. These irritations can turn into rashes and into patchy dry skin--eczema. Treatment involves taking several approaches, all with the advice of your baby's doctor.

California health officials say that there has been an increase in whooping cough cases, killing at least five people in the past few months, two of which were infants. Whooping cough peaks in August and September and there are three times as many cases as expected for this time of year. Whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, is highly contagious and is spread by airborne discharges from infected individuals. Symptoms include a runny nose and rapid coughing that ends with a whooping sound. Read on for details about the disease and how you can protect your family from infection.

With the start of the school year, keeping one’s family healthy and free of sore throats, stuffy noses, and annoying coughs can be a challenge. However, one simple act repeated throughout the day can help minimize everyone’s exposure to cold and flu germsâ€"hand-washing. Hand-washing is the easiest and most effective way to keep nasty bacteria and virus germs away.

It can be hard to raise children, and when you have one who has a mental illness, the challenges are even greater. Seroquel is one medication than can help bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, biological brain disorders that won't just go away on their own, according to schizophrenia.com and the Mayo Clinic. Medication has become a critical part of treatment for these disorders, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves Seroquel as a treatment option for children who have bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Poop is a very frequent topic of conversation in my office. It is a rare day when I don’t hear about a child’s poop or even see a poop sample. Is it too hard? Is it too soft? Is the color ok? Bowel habits can be very stressful to parents.

Does your child get chronic and recurring ear infections? This one is a must- read: Chronic and recurring ear infections in children are one of the most common reasons for visiting pediatricians. An ear infection typically occurs when the child’s body is in a state of inflammation; it can cause pain, fever, loss of hearing, dizziness, as well as other less common symptoms. Conventional medicine’s protocol for alleviating this condition involves prescribing repetitive doses of antibiotics. Although this may sound like the logical solution, excessive antibiotics can lead to the weakening of the child’s immune system, build resistance against certain strands of bacteria, and make the child more susceptible to future recurring ear infections. To build up your child’s immunity and prevent inflammatory diseases from recurring, there are certain diet and lifestyle changes that are recommended.