How to Handle Genital Play Between Young Children We have had many phone calls from distraught parents who have gone ballistic upon opening a bedroom door and discovering two little naked bodies playing “doctor and nurse.” This scene, common in even the most moral and loving homes, pushes panic buttons in parents who wonder where […]
Terminology and Types of Common Childhood Rashes You are dressing your 3-year-old child when you notice a rough, pimply red rash on her back and chest. You also find it on her arms and legs. What could it be? Should you call the doctor? You pick your 6-year-old up from school and notice his cheeks […]
Different Effects of Ear Piercing in Young Children Although anyone at any age who has an ear piercing can experience problems, we generally discourage ear piercing in young children for many reasons. Why Ear Piercing Can Be Harmful: • Poking metal earrings through skin creates an entryway for germs, potentially resulting in infected earlobes. • […]
