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As of January 1st, 2009, APL
is accepting new patient families at both
office locations - Algonquin and
Arlington Heights. In the past,
APL was
only able to accommodate newborns but with the addition of our new
office on Randall Road we have room for growth. Existing families will
continue to receive the same level of professional service you are
accustomed to. Visit our websites at:
algonquinpediatrics.com or
arlingtonpediatrics.com to view the many different
health plans we are
affiliated with. If you or someone you know is interested in being
part of
the APL family, please call us at (847) 398-0400.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics
has some valuable tips for your family this Valentine's Day:
1. Use plenty of
positive words with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm as they often don't
understand
it,
and if they do, it creates a negative interaction.
2. Respond promptly and lovingly to your child's physical
and emotional needs and banish put-downs
from your parenting vocabulary.
3. Make an extra effort to set a good example at home and in
public. Use words like "I'm sorry, "please"
and
"thank you".
4. Make plans to spend time alone with your young child or
teen doing something they enjoy.
5. Mark family game nights on your calendar so the entire
family can be together. Put a different family
member's name under each date and have that person choose which game will be
played that night.
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6.
One of the best ways to familiarize your child with good food choices is to
encourage him to cook with
you. Let him get involved in the entire process,
from planning the menus to
shopping for ingredients to the actual food
preparation and its
serving. It is wonderful when families eat together as
much as possible. Good
food, good conversations.
7. Your child's health depends significantly on the care and guidance you
offer
during their early years. By
taking your child to the doctor for routine exams,
keeping them safe from accidents,
providing a nutritious and healthy diet,
along with encouraging exercise,
you help protect and strengthen their body.
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8. Help your
child foster positive relationships with siblings, friends
and members of the community.
9. One of your most important gifts as a parent is to help
your child develop self-esteem. Your child needs
your steady support and encouragement to discover her
strengths. She needs you to believe in her as
she learns to believe in herself. Listening to her
and praising her accomplishments are very helpful.
10. Don't forget to say, "I love you" to children of all ages!
> For even more tips, click
here.
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At
APL, no question is too silly and remember the first five-thousand are free. |
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Gastroenteritis, also known
as the “stomach flu”, can be caused by bacteria,
parasites or, most commonly, viruses. It is acquired by the
fecal-oral route or
by ingestion of contaminated food or water. The most common
symptoms
include diarrhea and vomiting which can be accompanied by abdominal
pain
and fever. Viral gastroenteritis is generally a self-limited
illness that will resolve
without the need for any medications. The most important aspect of
care is
keeping your child adequately hydrated.
If your
child has just diarrhea without vomiting, it is important to
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provide
adequate calories by way of solids in order for the gut to
heal. In fact, many can still continue with
their regular diet with some exceptions. For example, try to avoid
foods that are fried, fatty or contain
excess sugar (gelatin, ice cream, sweetened cereals). Instead
encourage starchy foods such as noodles,
rice cereal, oatmeal and crackers as well as other foods rich in
fiber and protein like vegetables, fresh
fruits (especially bananas), yogurt and boiled meats.
Most importantly, children with diarrhea
also need at least twice as much fluid as they usually
drink. If your
child is nursing, continue to breastfeed and if your child is
taking formula, continue with the same formula.
Other good choices are oral rehydration solutions such as Pedialyte
for infants and young children or
Gatorade for older children. These should be taken as a supplement
to their usual diet. Also avoid having
them drink only water since it does not contain any sugar or salt
that is needed to replace what is lost
from the diarrhea.
If your
child is vomiting (with or without diarrhea), it is
important to provide just the oral rehydration solution
in very small amounts for the first few hours until the vomiting
stops. More specifically, wait 30-45 minutes
after the last episode of vomiting before attempting to give
fluids. Start with just 1 teaspoon of oral
rehydration solution every 5 minutes for two hours, and if this is
tolerated increase to 2 teaspoons every
5 minutes for the next two hours, then 3 teaspoons every 5 minutes
for another two hours. You may
advance to 2-3 ounces every 15 minutes if still not vomiting, but
if it does recur at any point in the process
you must return to the first step and try again. If your child will
not take these small amounts from a bottle
or cup you can use a medicine dropper. You can also start
introducing a few crackers and advance
slowly to the foods that were suggested previously once the
vomiting has stopped for at least six hours.
Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis should resolve within 1 to 2
weeks and your child should remain
adequately hydrated with the above interventions. However, please
call our office if your child is unable to
keep any fluids down or shows signs of dehydration. These include
dry mouth, no tears when crying,
sunken eyes, no urine in more than 12 hours, and excessive
sleepiness or fussiness. Also notify us if your
child has severe abdominal pain, bloody stools, blood or bile
(green color) in the vomit, or persistent
fevers. Also consult with the doctor before giving any anti-nausea
or anti-diarrheal medications as these
can be harmful and can prolong the illness. Simply put, increased
fluids, adequate calories and a matter
of time is all that is needed for a full recovery.
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We have made it easy for you by
centralizing calls for both offices.
To make an appointment, talk to
a nurse or to contact a physician,
dial our main office number.
(847) 398-0400 Main Number
(847) 398-9590 Fax
algonquinpediatrics.com
arlingtonpediatrics.com |
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Does your child love to
draw? Well we'd like to
showcase their work in
our Arlington Heights
office. Please bring in
your child's artwork to
either location at your |
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Our
motto: "We treat our patients like our own children and
grandchildren." |
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