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Beat the rush! If you need a Kindergarten, 6th
Grade, 9th Grade or College physical you can
make your appointment today as times fill up
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To schedule a
physical
this April, May or June
please call our office
at (847) 398-0400.
You'll be glad you did!
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It
has been about a month and already we have received outstanding feedback on our
new "in-house"
pharmacy...APL RxExpress. Here is what Jim from Arlington
Heights had to say, "Having an in-house
pharmacy is a tremendous convenience. Great idea! I can't tell you
what a pain it is to leave the doctor's
office and, with children in tow, drop the prescription and wait
for the script to be filled...while killing time
in Walgreens with a sick child.
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if an
extra special trip is required to go back to the store to pick up later."
We couldn't agree with
you more, Jim. Thanks for the kind words.
With our new service, you will be able to get your
prescription filled in the
exam room during your office visit. In addition, there are a number of over-
the-counter medications available for purchase at our checkout counter.
Discover all the
benefits of our new "in-house" service, by
visiting our
website: aplrxexpress.com
and be sure to look for our new display cases.
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At
APL, no question is too silly and remember the first five-thousand are free. |
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“Toilet Training”…two of the most feared words in the
English language. But
in fact, it can be an easy and positive learning
experience for both child and
parents. Remember, potty training is a control issue
for your child. It’s not a
control issue of his bowel and bladder. It is a control
issue with his parents.
So relax, it is extremely rare that any child goes to
kindergarten in a diaper.
The right time to start toilet training depends on your
child’s physical and
emotional development, not on their age. Generally,
children may show signs
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older. Your child needs to be willing to learn in order for
the process to be successful, not fighting you
or showing signs of fear. If your child strongly
resists going on the potty, then it is best to wait awhile.
Any of the following signs may mean that your child is
ready:
• Stays dry at least 2 hours at a time during the day or
is dry after naps
• Bowel movements become regular and predictable
• Seems uncomfortable with soiled diapers and wants
to be changed
• Shows certain expressions / postures that indicate
he is about to urinate or pass a bowel movement
• Asks to wear underpants or use the toilet or potty
chair
The first step in toilet training is to teach your
child the proper vocabulary to describe body parts and
waste products (eg. pee, poop, potty) and be sure to
avoid using negative terms like “dirty” or “stinky”
as this can make your child feel ashamed. Also change
your child’s diapers frequently so he will prefer
feeling dry and encourage him to come to you whenever
he is soiled. Demonstrate to your child how
the “pee or poop” goes into a special place by dumping
poop from the diapers into the toilet or potty
chair. If you decide to use a potty chair, consider
taking your child with you to pick one out and allow
him to decorate it with stickers or paint. If you
choose to train with the toilet, consider purchasing the
potty chair inserts with handles to allow a more
comfortable fit, and also have a step stool close by so
that his feet can rest on a surface to allow for
pushing and a sense of security.
Next it’s time to start practice runs to the potty. If
you use a portable potty chair, initially keep it in the
room your child usually plays in to allow easy access.
When your child seems to need to urinate or
pass a bowel movement, take him to the potty and allow
him to stay seated for only a few minutes.
You can also make potty trips a routine part of your
child’s schedule such as after naps (especially if
dry upon awakening), twenty minutes after a meal (he
may be more likely to urinate or defecate after
he has eaten), or after having been dry for two hours.
Explain to your child that the poop or pee wants
to come out and be encouraging and upbeat, without ever
forcing him to sit on the potty. You may read
to him to encourage him to stay seated, and be sure to
end the session after five minutes unless
something is happening.
After each session, praise and hug your child for
successes as well as for any cooperation. A sense
of accomplishment alone may be enough for some
children, but many need treats such as cookies,
candy or stickers to stay focused. Save bigger rewards
for when your child voluntarily uses the potty
successfully without prompting him to go. Once he uses
the potty by himself a few times, you can stop
the practice runs but be sure to continue to praise
your child frequently for doing so. If a mistake
happens, treat it casually and try not to get upset
since punishment and scolding will often make
children feel bad enough to stop toilet training.
Simply change your child as soon as it happens and let
him know that with practice he’ll get better at it.
Once your child has repeated successes, encourage the
use of underpants and take your child with
you to pick some out as a reward. You can still use
diapers for naps, bedtime and travel outside the
home as it may take several weeks to months before
complete daytime dryness is achieved, and up to
several years before he remains dry at night. If
frequent accidents occur, though, it may also indicate
that your child is not really ready for training or may
have a medical problem. Speak to your pediatrician
if your child has been dry for several months and
starts having daytime accidents again, or if your child
shows signs of constipation or stool-holding. Remember
that toilet training takes time, understanding
and patience and you cannot rush your child into using
the toilet when he is not ready.
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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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Below are a few jokes we found
funny. Let us know if you have any
good ones for our next issue.
Why was the nose sad?
Because he
did not get picked.
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an automobile?
The exhaust
pipe. |
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What's the
longest piece of furniture in the
school? The
multiplication table!
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Our
motto: "We treat our patients like our own children and
grandchildren." |
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