Hiccups are repeated gulping sounds caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. Burping is the sound made by the sudden release of stomach air through the mouth.

Hitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.

Hives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy

A hoarse voice (or cry) is raspy and deeper than normal. If hoarseness is severe, the child can do little more than whisper.

A painful or itchy rash caused by overgrowth of bacteria in hot tubs. Onset of rash: 8-48 hours after being in hot tub. Easy to diagnose based on a rash starting after being in a hot tub. Rash in others who shared the hot tub helps make the diagnosis.

Bite from a human child or teen.

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table

Coin-shaped sores on the skin. Covered by scabs or crusts that are the color of honey

Incentives are rewards or prizes that are given for desired behaviors. The reward must be strongly desired by the child. You can ask your child for ideas.

Exposure (Close Contact) to a person with influenza. Your child has NO symptoms of influenza (no fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose).

Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.

Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved.

Bite from an insect (bug).

Jaundice means the skin has turned a yellow color. Bilirubin is the pigment that turns the skin yellow.

Sting from a jellyfish. Jellyfish cause most of the stings that occur in sea water. The main symptoms are pain, burning and redness at the sting site. Red lines are common.

Fungus infection and rash of the groin and inner, upper thighs. Jock itch is also called ringworm of the crotch

Children with this syndrome have loose joints. Movement at their joints are excessive. Joints can be stretched beyond the normal range. Affects over 10% of children.

A chronic condition of dry, rough skin on the upper arms. Called Keratosis Pilaris (KP)

The labia minora (vaginal lips or folds) are stuck together. Also called labial adhesions

Allergic reaction of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.

Viral infection of the voicebox (larynx) and vocal cords.

Injuries to the leg (hip to foot). Injuries to a bone, muscle, joint or ligament. Muscle pain caused by too much exercise or work is covered in Leg Pain. (This is called overuse.)

Leg muscle cramps from sports or hard work (muscle overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle spasms or heat cramps.

Leg muscle pain from hard work or sports (muscle overuse). Pain is not caused by an injury. Also called muscle overuse syndrome.

Pain in the legs. Includes hip, knee, ankle and toe joints. Includes minor muscle strain from hard work or sports (overuse). The pain is not caused by an injury.

Head lice is a scalp infection with tiny gray bugs (lice). Lice lay many white eggs (nits) in the hair.

Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread from a deer tick bite.

Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped lumps found under the skin. Also called lymph glands.

A bacterial infection of a lymph node. Main symptom is the sudden onset of one large painful node

A viral infection of lymph nodes. Main symptom is swollen nodes.

Mild pink rash that occurs 6-12 days after the measles shot

Techniques for giving liquid medicines to a child who cooperates

Techniques for giving pills or capsules to a child who cooperates

Your child refuses to take a liquid medicine

Cramps in the lower belly or pelvis. They start during the first 1 or 2 days of a girl’s period. Cramps only happen during menstrual bleeding. Report of cramps in the past are helpful. Cramps often don’t start until periods are present for over 1 year.