Walpole Pediatric Associates

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Parent Handouts

*Behavioral/Educational Issues*
ADHD
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Your School-Aged Child
Bedwetting
Information about a common issue - bedwetting
Discipline
Guidelines to help you discipline your child
Sleep problems
How to manage your child's sleep routine and to manage sleep problemss
Temper tantrums
How to handle your toddler's temper tantrums
Thumbsucking and pacifier use
How to deal with thumbsucking and pacifier use
Toilet training
Guidance on how to toilet train your child
*Common Illnesses*
Acne
How to treat and control a common skin condition in adolescents
Allergies
Information about allergies
Asthma
A chronic disease of the airways in the lungs/A handout describing symptoms and treatments of asthma
Bronchiolitis/RSV infection
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness among infants.  RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is the leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants.
Concussions
Prevention and information about concussions - a mild brain injury
Constipation
Information about a common problem in children - constipation
Croup
Information about a common upper respiratory tract infection in children
Dehydration/Diarrhea
Helpful information regarding diarrheal illness and dehydration
Ear Infections
The most common childhood illness after the common cold
Eczema
A common condition of the skin
Fever
Information about fever
Flu information
Information about the flu
Head Injury (Minor)
What to do when your child hits his/her head
Lyme Disease
An important public health problem of the Northeast
MRSA
The skin infection everyone is talking about
*Food/Nutrition Topics*
Calcium
Information about calcium and how to incorporate calcium into your diet
Fluoridation information
Information about fluoride supplementation in Massachusetts
Communities with fluoridation
Communities with fluoridation in Massachusetts
Food Allergies
How to recognize and treat the symptoms of food allergies
Food Allergy Diet
A list of foods to avoid if you have a particular food allergy
Food Menus for 1-2 year olds
Sample Menus for your 1-2 year old
Food Menus for 2-4 year olds
Sample Menus for your 2-4 year old
Food Menus for 4-5 year olds
Sample Menus for your 4-5 year old
Snacking Healthy
Suggestions for healthy snack options for your child
Portions and Choices
What the right portion sizes are for your child
Nutrition/Behavior Checkist
Behaviors regarding eating and exercise to keep your child healthy
*Prevention and Safety Issues*
Car Safety Seats and Transportation Safety Part 1
Information regarding transportation safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics ranging from car safety seats to school buses and teen driving
Car Safety Seats and Transportation Safety Part 2
Information regarding transportation safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics ranging from car safety seats to school buses and teen driving
Dental Care
Handout describing caring for your child's teeth from birth to 24 months of age and beyond
First Aid Poster
A poster about basic First Aid
Immunizations-Walpole Pediatrics Vaccine Schedule
When Walpole Pediatrics administers routine childhood vaccines
Immunization Summary
Recommended vaccines for your children in a summary format
Insect Repellents
Use of insect repellents for your child
Sun Safety
Information on how to protect your child from the sun including recommendations about sunscreen
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