| a. |
Anticipatory Guidance (informing you and your child of what's to come next) |
| b. |
Behavioral and psychological concerns - including ADHD, potty training, and discipline |
| c. |
Concerns of abuse or mistreatment |
| d. |
Drugs - use, abuse and supplements (prescription, recreational, vitamins, herbal) |
| e. |
Eating and feeding issue |
| f. |
Fever and sick symptoms - sore throats, headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, ear aches, cough, and runny nose - and just about every sick symptom you can think of! |
| g. |
Growth and development |
| h. |
Hearing issues |
| i. |
Immunizations (shots) |
| j. |
Journal articles and web sites to help you learn more about your child's condition |
| k. |
Kid-specific issues for all ages |
| l. |
Laceration repair and suture removal |
| m. |
Monitoring medical problems - new and chronic |
| n. |
Negotiating the world of specialists - including the ER |
| o. |
Orthopedic issues including injury treatment and sports participation |
| p. |
Puberty and sexuality issues and counseling |
| q. |
Queries about anything worrying you about your child |
| r. |
Rashes |
| s. |
School issues and concerns |
| t. |
Travel advice |
| u. |
Use of drugs and other risk-taking behaviors of teens |
| v. |
Vision issues |
| w. |
Weight issues - too little, too much and eating disorders |
| x. |
X-ray ordering (including acute injuries!) |
| y. |
Your concerns about your child |
| z. |
Zeroing in on what's really important - our kids! |