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Swollen Tonsils in Kids
Common childhood illnesses often affect the throat, causing the tonsils to swell and redden. Viruses and bacteria can make your child’s tonsils swell, as well as increase his risk of developing other symptoms. While swollen tonsils can cause discomfort, certain practices can help ease the pain. Depending on the extent of his symptoms, your child may need to see his pediatrician.
Strep Throat and Swollen Glands
Strep throat is a common concern among parents with school-aged children.
Help Kids Handle Life’s Tough Situations With “Have A Plan” Books From Little BLUEPRINT
The following is a guest post from Katherine Eskovitz, founder of little BLUEPRINT.When my daughter was two, she went to pre-school for the first time, and I thought it was one of the biggest days ever. When she was three, we moved across the country, and I was worried it would rock her world. Shortly after we moved, her sister had to have her tonsils removed, and we braced ourselves for surgery.These were …
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Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One (Guided Meditation)
Dear Friends, Im so happy youre here! Every time you visit it puts a smile on my face. I have something important to share with you before we get into todays post. I need to take the next two weeks off. My 7 year old son is having his tonsils and adenoids removed on Tuesday. We believe their large size is interfering with his breathing at night and causing sleep apnea. We took him to have a sleep study test done and the results showed he stopped breathing 11 times per hour, which is way too high for a child.