Temper Tantrums
Keywords tantrum, behavior Temper tantrums are a very common childhood behavioral condition, which commonly cause concern for parents, prompting presentation to pediatric care providers and referrals to behavioral consultants….
Crying and Colic
Keywords colic, crying infant, fussy infant Infant crying can be a sign of pain, distress, hunger, or fatigue and is interpreted by caregivers according to the context of the…
Pearls for Practitioners
Chapter 5 Normal Growth • Standard growth charts are used; they are available free from the CDC • 0-2 years, use the WHO growth charts and measure weight, recumbent length,…
Evaluation of the Child With Special Needs
Keywords Special needs, Early Intervention, Medical home, Vision, Hearing, Cerebral palsy Children with disabilities, severe chronic illnesses, congenital defects, and health-related educational and behavioral problems are children with special…
Evaluation of the Well Child
Keywords Bright Futures, Screening, Anticipatory guidance, Discipline Health maintenance or supervision visits should consist of a comprehensive assessment of the child’s health and of the parent’s/guardian’s role in providing…
Disorders of Development
Keywords Developmental screening, Autism, Milestones Developmental Surveillance and Screening Developmental and behavioral problems are more common than any category of problems in pediatrics, except acute infections and trauma. In…
Normal Development
Keywords Development, Neonatal reflexes, Sports physical, Autonomy, Adolescence, Behavior Physical Development Parallel to the changes in the developing brain (i.e., cognition, language, behavior) are changes in the physical development…
Disorders of Growth
Keywords Short stature, Failure to thrive The most common reasons for deviant measurements are technical (i.e., faulty equipment and human errors). Repeating a deviant measurement is the first step….
Normal Growth
Keywords Normal growth, Growth Charts Health Maintenance Visit The frequent office visits for health maintenance in the first 2 years of life are more than physicals . Although a…
Pearls for Practitioners
Chapter 1 Population and Culture • Pediatricians must continue to address major issues impacting children’s health outcomes including access to care, health disparities, and environmental factors including toxic stressors such…
