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Medication Therapy at School

Managing ADHD Medications During the School Day

Starting a new ADHD medication during the school year can feel like adding another subject to the parenting curriculum. Getting an ADHD diagnosis and arranging the proper support to help your child thrive can sometimes be a challenge. Introducing a new medication to learn about and manage makes it even

Safe Antibiotic Use for Strep Throat and Other Fall Infections

Safe Antibiotic Use for Strep Throat and Other Fall Infections

When the weather turns crisp and kids head back to school, it seems like germs throw their own welcome-back party. Runny noses, sore throats, and coughs start spreading faster than a bag of Halloween candy. One of the most common causes of illness? Strep throat in kids. When parents hear

Sports Injury Pain Control and Safe Use of OTC Pain Relievers

Sports Injury Pain Control and Safe Use of OTC Pain Relievers

Children and teenagers often get bumps, sprains, and sore muscles while playing sports. We’ve had many twisted ankles in our house thanks to gymnastics and the monkey bars. As a parent and pharmacist, I’ve given out lots of ice packs, and I know that injury and pain are

Medication Management for Asthma During School and Sports

Medication Management for Asthma During School and Sports

Sports parents should live by the Boy Scouts' motto: Be prepared! At our house, it’s a race from the bus to the house for a snack, then straight to practice. If we can’t find the shin guards or ballet shoes, we’re in trouble. Older kids often

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Immunization Updates for Flu, Covid Boosters, and Other Seasonal Vaccines

Back-to-school season is here, bringing the annual rush of runny noses, coughs, and fevers, along with the inevitable paperwork for school and sports! It’s a good (and often required!) time to make sure your child’s physical exams and immunizations are up to date. This year feels especially tough

First Fever of the School Year: Home Care and Red Flags

First Fever of the School Year: Home Care and Red Flags

Parents, you know how it goes. The school year just began, and your child already comes home with flushed cheeks, a hot forehead, and the dreaded thermometer beep confirming a fever. Heck, if you’re really (un)lucky, the school nurse might even call before your morning coffee gets cold!

OTC Cold Medicine Safety and Guidance for Children

OTC Cold Medicine Safety and Guidance for Children

When your little one catches a cold, it’s tempting to rush to the pharmacy and grab any bottle in the kids’ section labeled “cold and flu” because colds in kids are the worst! So many boogers, and it can last for what seems like 100 days. As tempting as