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FeverFever is the immune system doing its job — 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. How your child acts matters more than the number, except under 12 weeks, when any fever needs immediate care.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Fever
Ear infections + ear painMiddle-ear infections peak between 6 and 24 months. Many mild cases clear in 2–3 days with pain control alone.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Ear Infections
Cough, colds, croup + RSVHealthy children average 6–8 colds a year, each lasting 7–10 days. AAP and FDA advise against OTC cough-and-cold medicines under age 4.
Trusted source: CDC — RSV
Flu + COVID-19Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Flu and COVID-19 can look identical in children — testing tells them apart.
Trusted source: CDC — Children and Flu
Allergies + asthmaAsthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood; well-controlled asthma should not limit play or sports.
Trusted source: AAAAI — Allergies
Stomach: vomiting, diarrhea + constipationMost vomiting and diarrhea is viral; hydration is the treatment that matters. Most childhood constipation is functional.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Abdominal
Rashes, skin + liceMost childhood rashes are viral and fade on their own. The one that can’t wait: a purple blood-spot rash that doesn’t fade under a pressed glass.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Skin
Sore throat + strepMost sore throats are viral. Fever plus sore throat WITHOUT a cough is the pattern that earns a strep test.
Trusted source: CDC — Strep Throat
SleepSchool-age children need 9–12 hours, teens 8–10. Infants sleep alone, on their back, in a bare crib.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Sleep
Newborn + infant careThe first 12 weeks have their own rules: any fever of 100.4°F+ needs immediate evaluation; feeding, weight checks and safe sleep are the priorities.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Baby
Nutrition + healthy eatingPicky eating peaks in toddlerhood and is almost always a normal phase. Water and milk are the everyday drinks.
Trusted source: USDA MyPlate — Kids
Behavior + mental healthAbout 1 in 5 children will experience a mental-health condition. Screening is part of every well visit here.
Trusted source: CDC — Children’s Mental Health
Safety + injury preventionInjuries are the leading cause of death for children over age 1 — and most are preventable.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Safety
Vaccines + well visitsVaccines are checked at every well visit. Illinois requires specific immunizations and physicals for school entry — we handle the forms.
Trusted source: CDC — Immunization Schedule
Potty training + bedwettingMost children train between 2 and 4; bedwetting stays common (and involuntary) for years — about 15% of 5-year-olds.
Trusted source: HealthyChildren.org (AAP) — Toilet Training
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