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Tonsillitis, or pharyngitis, refers to the inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils, which are lymph glands located in the back of the throat that are visible through the mouth.

Common Conditions

Children may have a sore throat with a fever that doesn't go away within 24 to 48 hours. Painful or difficulty swallowing, excessive drooling, extreme weakness, fatigue, or fussiness.

Sun safety for kids is very important as the temperatures rise. The key to keeping your child safe during the summer is to minimize sun exposure and remember to use sunblock with a high sun protection factor (SPF).

Common Pediatric Conditions

Minimizing sun exposure

It’s healthy and important for children to play outside. The key is keeping your child’s skin safe from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays when he or she is in the sun. Here are tips for reducing sun exposure:

• Do not go out in the sun during peak hours (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out into the sun. Reapply every two hours and after swimming or sweating
• Wear a hat and/or sun-protective clothing specifically designed to shield against ultraviolet rays (which can cause sunburn)
• Sun protective clothing provides ultraviolet protection (UPF) of 30 to 50+. This blocks 96 to 98% of the sun’s harmful rays
• There’s no need for sunscreen when your child’s body is covered with UPF clothing

Applying Sunscreen 

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends using broad-spectrum protection sunscreen (protects against UVA and UVB rays), has a SPF of 30 or higher, and is water-resistant. Apply sunscreen to dry skin 20 minutes before going outdoors. Re-apply sunscreen every two hours or after swimming or sweating according to the directions on the bottle.

Sunscreen should be worn every day even when it’s cloudy. Use precaution when near water, snow, and sand. They reflect the damaging rays of the sun, which can increase the likelihood of sunburn. If your children are in the sun, they should wear protective clothing and stay in shady areas

Everyone needs sunscreen, except for babies less than six months old because they should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Just like your body, lips can get sunburned as well. Use a lip balm that has SPF in it as well.  

Swimmer's ear, also called Acute otitis Externa, Is a painful condition that affects the outer ear and ear canal that is caused by infection, inflammation, or irritation.

Otitis Externa

Tips to prevent Otitis Externa- Keep ears as dry as possible. Use earplugs if you play water sports or are frequently in water.

Turn your head from side to side after getting out of the water. This helps water drain from your ears.
Don't stick anything into your ear canal. If your symptoms do not improve or worsen, see your doctor for further care

Self-awareness- Start at birth by responding positively to his cries. This will help him feel secure and safe. Babies need attention, patience, and lots of face-to-face time. In the toddler years, help him identify and name his emotions. When he’s showing signs of a tantrum, talk to him about feeling frustrated and encourage him to begin labeling how he feels. This will free him to understand and regulate his own emotions.

Social-Emotional Learning

Self Management- As your child learns to label her emotions, you can begin to teach her how to control them rather than letting her emotions control her. Toddlers need an example to follow; model for her how you control your own emotions and how you address them in healthy ways (taking a time-out, meditation, prayer, a deep breath, counting to 10). 

Social Awareness: Show empathy and understanding towards others. Help your toddler learn empathy by listening well to him and encouraging him to listen well to others. Encourage his curiosity and sociability by engaging in your community. 

Relationship Skills: Successful relationships require the ability to handle conflicts responsibly. Teach her to respect people’s differences, resist comparing her to other children, and most importantly, apologize when you mess up.

Responsible Decision Making: Making positive choices about personal and social behavior will be key to your child’s success in life. Encourage a healthy sense of self-esteem by giving him responsibilities at home and allowing him to make age-appropriate choices on his own. Show him your appreciation when he helps around the house. He wants your attention. Praise him and encourage him positively as often as you can. Let your positive comments far outweigh your negative ones. It will do wonders for his self-esteem.