The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Sibling Rivalry Toward a NewbornCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Sibling rivalry refers to the normal jealousy of young children toward a new brother or sister. The most common symptom is increased demands for attention. For example, the older child wants to be held and carried, especially when the mother is busy with the newborn.
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Sibling Support—Autism ToolkitCategory: autism_spectrum_disorder
Siblings might ask about autism if they’ve heard you use the term, but they’re more likely to ask about what their brother or sister is doing (ie, behaviors). There is no “perfect time” for these conversations, but starting early and revising your description for age appropriateness can be very
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Siblings ArguingCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Most siblings argue and quarrel. They verbally fight over possessions, space on the sofa, time in the bathroom, or the last donut. On most days, siblings are friends and companions, rather than rivals. Some friction occurs in most close relationships.
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Single ParentingCategory: behavioral_and_psychosocial_issues
Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how single parents can support their children and themselves.
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Sinus Infection - BacterialCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A bacterial infection of one or more of the sinuses
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Sinus Infection - ViralCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A viral infection of the sinuses. A normal part of the common cold
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Sinus Pain or Congestion - SymptomCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Fullness, pressure or pain on the face over a sinus. Sinus pain occurs above the eyebrow, behind the eye, and under the cheekbone.
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