Your child complains of pain in their mouth. When you look inside, you see a mouth sore. What is it? And is it cause for concern? There are several types of mouth sores to look out for, and each has some defining characteristics. Here are some common causes of mouth sores in a child and what they mean.    Cold sore    Cold sores are red, raised bumps around the mouth or lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They’re usually painful and may be preceded by a tingling feeling in

Compiled by a Wellness Team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reactions during difficult times can be variable and may include: Concern and fear over your health and your loved ones Changes in sleep and eating Difficulty concentrating on tasks Difficulty coping with chronic health problems Increased use of alcohol, drugs and/or tobacco It is normal to feel some degree of anxiety due to feelings of uncertainty. However, if your worry falls into the category of not sleeping, not eating, or excessive stress, please

When your child comes to you saying their head hurts, it’s normal to be concerned. After all, headaches seem like an adult problem, not something that kids face. But kids can and do get headaches, for varying reasons. Finding out the cause of the headache, especially if your child is experiencing chronic headaches or severe headaches, is key to helping treat the headaches. Let’s go over some common causes of headaches in children.   Tension headache   Tension headaches are the most common form of headaches in children. Also called “pressure headaches”, these headaches