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Be able to spot the warning signs of anxiety in your child.
Anxiety is undoubtedly on the rise, not just for adults but for children. The pandemic has certainly left kids feeling uncertain and worried about the future. It’s important to pick up on the signs that your child might have anxiety so you can talk with their pediatrician about tips and strategies to help them better cope with the issues they’re facing.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
Children with anxiety may display these behaviors or motions,
- Avoidance
- Anger and aggression
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- Nightmares
- Headaches
- Unexplained physical symptoms such as stomachaches
- Nail-biting and other “nervous habits”
- Bedwetting
- Appetite changes
- Insomnia
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Issues focusing or concentrating
How Can I Help My Child?
It’s important to figure out the type of anxiety your child is dealing with to help them cope with these emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. There are certain habits you can start adopting now that can help your child better deal with their anxiety symptoms,
- Don’t try to reason with your child when they are panicked or anxiety
- Help them take deep belly breathes to help stabilize their sympathetic nervous system
- Validate your child’s fears and listen to them; never dismiss them or tell them to “buck up”
- Don’t avoid the fear, which can often make it worse, but help your child face the fear with baby steps (talk to your child’s pediatrician about the best ways to do this)
These are some helpful tips to get parents started when they notice their child’s “worry brain” taking over. Of course, if you suspect that they could have a true anxiety disorder, it’s important to speak with your pediatrician right away.
How Are Childhood Anxiety Disorders Treated?
In most cases, your pediatrician will provide a referral to a psychotherapist that works with children. The first appointment, or intake session, will allow the therapist to get to know your child and determine if they have an anxiety disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy tends to be the ideal treatment option to help children talk through their fears and discover effective coping strategies to help them face and overcome their fears. Sometimes medications are prescribed in conjunction with therapy and lifestyle changes.
Worried that your child might have an anxiety disorder? If so, this is the ideal time to speak with their pediatrician to find out if they could benefit from additional diagnostic testing or talking to a mental health professional who works with children. A pediatrician can provide resources, support, and referrals.
Children need several vaccinations throughout childhood, and it’s important that they get every single one. To help you prepare, Dr. Benjamin Valdez at Professional Pediatrics in Roseville, CA provides the following schedule of children's immunizations.
Importance of Children's Immunizations in Roseville, CA
Children’s immunizations are essential to their health. They are an effective line of defense against deadly diseases and less severe illnesses that get passed around. From the time they are born, they’ll need a series of vaccinations. The younger they are, the more they need. Over time, though, you’ll find that immunization appointments become less frequent.
To ensure that you are getting your child to the doctor at the appropriate time, it’s important to be aware of the necessary immunization schedule.
At Birth
Within 24 hours of your little one being born, they’ll receive their first dose of the HepB or Hepatitis B vaccine. This might change if they have a low birth weight, at which point they might not get the vaccine until they are one month old. They will receive their second dose within two months of the first.
At 2 Months
Your baby will receive several shots, including:
- DTaP: Diptheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis
- PCV: Pneumococcal conjugate
- Hib: Haemophilus influenza type b
- RV: Rotavirus
- IPV: Inactivated poliovirus
At 4 & 6 Months
At both four and six months, your baby will receive boosters of:
- DTaP
- PCV
- RV
- Hib
They’ll also receive a booster of IPV at four months old. If you choose, they can also get a flu vaccine at six months old and then once a year.
Between 6 & 18 Months
- HepB
- IPV
Between 12 & 15 Months
- Hib
- PCV
- Varicella: Chickenpox
- MMR: Measles, mumps, rubella
Between 12 & 23 Months
- HepA: Hepatitis A – given in two separate shots
Between 15 & 18 Months
- DTaP
Between 4 & 6 Years
- MMR
- IPV
- DTaP
- Varicella
Between 11 & 12 Years
- HPV: Human papillomavirus – given in two shots
- MenACWY: Meningococcal vaccine – for types A, C, W, and Y
- Tdap: Tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis booster
Between 16 & 18 Years
- MenB: Meningococcal vaccine – type B
Between 9 & 16 Years
If you live or have been around an area where dengue fever is common, your child should get the Dengue vaccine at this time. Dr. Valdez at Professional Pediatrics can help you determine if your child needs it.
If you have any questions about children's immunizations or if it’s time for an immunization appointment, schedule a visit with Dr. Valdez at Professional Pediatrics in Roseville, CA by calling (916) 773-5577.
Make sure your child is following a healthy, balanced diet.
One in 5 school children is considered obese in the US. So, how do we stop these statistics from getting any higher? It starts with proper nutrition, regular exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Your child's pediatrician can always provide some helpful tips for ensuring your child is getting the vitamins and nutrients they need.
Daily Caloric Guidelines By Age
The number of calories your child consumes every day will depend on their age and their activity levels and gender. These are the caloric guidelines you should follow,
- 2-3 years old (both girls and boys): 1,000-1,400 calories
- 4-8 years old (boys): 1,200-2,000 calories
- 4-8 years old (girls): 1,200-1,800 calories
- 9-13 years old (boys): 1,600-2,600 calories
- 9-13 years old (girls): 1,400-2,200 calories
- 14-18 years old (boys): 2,000-3,200 calories
- 14-18 years old (girls): 1,800-2,400 calories
Incorporating the Right Foods into Your Child’s Diet
It’s important that your child is getting a variety of healthy foods to ensure that they get all the essential vitamins and nutrients they need to grow up strong and healthy. This includes,
Lean protein: This includes seafood, poultry, eggs, beans, and nuts
Vegetables: It’s important to incorporate many vegetables into your child’s diet every day. This can include everything from leafy greens to vibrant peppers to beans. If you do choose canned vegetables, make sure to check nutrition labels to ensure that there isn’t added sugar or sodium.
Fruits: Stay away from fruit juice, which can have a ton of added sugar, and opt for fresh or frozen fruit instead. Also, limit dried fruits, which can be high in calories.
Whole grains: Whole grains provide more benefits than refined grains (e.g., white bread and rice) and include whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, quinoa, and brown rice.
Dairy: Include some low-fat or fat-free dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, or milk into your child’s daily diet.
While sugar won’t cause harm in moderation, it is important to limit added sugars and trans and saturated fats (found in red meat, full-fat dairy, and poultry). Wonder if your child’s diet gives them all the nutrients they need? This is something that your pediatrician can discuss with you during their next well-child visit.
Are you having challenges helping your child maintain a healthy weight? Are you concerned about their health? If so, it’s time to turn to your child’s pediatrician. They can provide you with strategies to help your child eat healthier and maintain a healthy weight.
Here’s your first-aid guide on how to care for minor childhood injuries.
In a perfect world, your child would never get injured, sick, or hurt; unfortunately, this just isn’t 100 percent preventable. Children are deeply curious and far more fearless than adults, which often means that they leave themselves prone to injuries and incidents along the way. Fortunately, most minor illnesses and injuries can be treated from the comfort of home.
Quick and Dirty First Aid Tips for Injuries
Minor burns, cuts, scrapes, and wounds won’t necessarily bring your child into the pediatrician’s office but you do want to know that you are doing everything you can to treat the injury. For minor scrapes, cuts, and wounds, gently clean the area with water to wash away any debris. If there is blood, apply pressure first for about 10-15 minutes before washing the wound. Then apply antibiotic ointment and a bandage to the area to prevent an infection.
If your child is dealing with a strain or sprain, using the RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) method can certainly help. Ask your child’s healthcare provider about any over-the-counter pain medications they can use that might help them manage their pain as the injury heals.
When to Call Your Pediatrician
It’s important to recognize when injuries can be treated at home and when you need to make a trip to the pediatrician’s office. You should turn to a pediatrician if,
- There are signs of an infection (e.g. fever; increased redness; pus or drainage)
- There is a visible deformity after injury
- There was a popping or snapping sound at the moment of injury
- Pain is severe or getting worse
- Your child can’t put weight on the injured leg, ankle or foot
- Bleeding doesn’t stop after 10-15 minutes of applying pressure
Treating Minor Illnesses
So, what constitutes a minor illness? Minor illnesses include colds, ear infections, sore throats, and stomach flu. Viral infections like colds and certain ear infections don’t respond to antibiotics, so often the best course of action is to keep your child well hydrated and rested so the body can fight the infection. Of course, you also want to know when you should turn to a pediatrician for treatment. It’s time to call your pediatrician if,
- Your child is dealing with a severe sore throat and is having trouble swallowing or breathing
- Your child’s fever is high (102.5 F for children 3 months to 3 years and 103 F in children older than 3 years)
- Their symptoms are getting worse or aren’t improving with home care
- Your child is showing signs of dehydration
- Your child is acting strangely (e.g. severely lethargic; confused)
- New symptoms appear
- Symptoms persist for more than 5 days
If you are ever concerned about an illness or injury your child is dealing with, it’s always best to play it safe and turn schedule an appointment with your child’s pediatrician.
If you are expecting a baby, then you are probably asking yourself - when do I need to choose a pediatrician? While you can start the search as early as you want, the general recommendation is to settle on a doctor about three months before your due date. Your best bet is to ask for recommendations and referrals from family, friends, neighbors, and other doctors that you see. Once you've identified a shortlist of pediatricians, head over to your insurance company's website to ensure that your choices are in your plan. At Professional Pediatrics in Roseville, CA, Dr. Benjamin Valdez has been practicing in the greater Sacramento area since 1991. With our steadfast commitment to ensuring excellent care of your son or daughter and our philosophy of open and honest conversation, it is easy to see why we are the newborn doctor choice of many in the community.
How to Choose a Newborn Doctor?
Once you've identified that your top pediatrician choices are covered by your insurance plan, the next step should be to read reviews. However, like any other reviews you read online, be sure to take each one with a grain of salt. Additionally, when reviewing the newborn doctor's website, be sure to also read the biographies for the other staff members, particularly Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), as these will be the medical professionals that also see your baby. Once you've identified the top two or three pediatricians, contact their offices and ask to schedule time for an interview with a doctor or nurse. Use these interviews as an opportunity to assess whether the practice meets your values and the staff is friendly. At Professional Pediatrics in Roseville, CA we recommend using the below topics as a starting point for your conversation:
- What hours is the office open? Do they have weekend hours?
- Is the doctor affiliated with children's hospital in the area?
- How are phone calls, both during open hours and after hours, handled?
In addition to asking these questions and more, use the visit as a chance to observe how the office operates. Is the waiting area clean and safe for your child? Is there a separate area for sick and well children? Is the staff friendly to you, the other patients in the room, and on the phone?
To learn more information about our practice and Dr. Valdez, give Professional Pediatrics in Roseville, CA a call at (916) 773-5577. We look forward to caring for your newborn for years to come.
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