A message to kids

It’s fun to learn more about the body—there are many facts that will surprise you! We are happy to share health facts and ideas with you. Ask us your questions and we’ll put some articles and health fun pages up here. Are you thinking of becoming a doctor or another kind of health practitioner? Ask us about it—we’ll tell you what it’s like.

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When to schedule a “sick” visit for your child

  • When you observe anything that seems questionable to you

    • Change in bowel or urination pattern
    • Coughing, wheezing
    • Decreased appetite
    • Decreased sleep
    • Diarrhea
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Fever
    • Headaches
    • Nausea, vomiting
    • Rashes

When to schedule an environmental medicine appointment for your child

Schedule an appointment with us if you observe a reaction that seems unusual or questionable, or is causing your child discomfort, such as

Bullying

Whether your child is an aggressor or the subject of a bullying situation, we can offer help and guidance. Here is a sample of some of the questions we might ask during our conversation:

  • How do the kids who are doing the bullying act?
  • How do you react to the situation?
  • How do you make yourself feel better afterward?
  • How long does it take to get into a better mood?
  • What happens when you go home?
  • Do you tell your parents about what is going on?
  • If so, what do they do that makes things better or worse for you?
  • How do other kids react to you?

When to schedule a behavioral visit for your child

If you are concerned about your child’s behavior, please contact us for a visit. Here are some behaviors you may wish to check out

  • Acts as if he/she is wound up, at home and at school
  • Clinginess
  • Crying for no apparent reason
  • Hair twirling and/or skin biting
  • Unable to control temper tantrums or behavior
  • Unable to sleep
  • Unwilling or uninterested in eating or playing
  • Unwilling to go to school
  • Withdrawal
  • Worrying

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