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Tilt Table Test for Children
The tilt table test is done to find the cause of fainting (syncope). Tilt table testing is done with a special table or bed that changes a child's position from lying to standing. Their blood pressure and heart rate are checked while they're in the different positions.
Learn MoreTime-Out
Time-out is a type of discipline that is used to stop bad behavior in a child. It takes the child out of the situation and gives them time to calm down.
Learn MoreTinea Pedis
This Helping Hand™ is about athlete's foot (tinea pedis) a common foot infection caused by a fungus.
Learn MoreTinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor (TIN ee uh VUHR sih kuhl er) is a common rash caused by the overgrowth of microscopic yeast on the skin's surface. The rash looks like small, scaly spots.
Learn MoreToddler Play
Read on for helpful tips to encourage play for your toddler. This topic includes information about what toddlers like to do, appropriate toys, and what you can do as a parent.
Learn MoreToddler Problems of the Teeth and Mouth
Detailed information on toddler problems of the teeth and mouth
Learn MoreToddler's Fracture
A toddler’s fracture is a common fracture in the tibia bone (large bone in the lower leg) of children usually younger than 6 years old. It is most common in children in the early years of walking.
Learn MoreToilet Training
Read on to learn more about toilet training, from signs your child is ready to helpful tips for potty training success.
Learn MoreTongue Tie
Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, is a condition in which your child’s tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth by a band (lingual frenulum). While up to 10 percent of children can have some degree of tongue tie, not all children with tongue tie require intervention.
Learn MoreTonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Children
A tonsillectomy may be recommended if your child has throat infections that keep coming back. Adenoidectomy is recommended if your child has a lot of trouble breathing through the nose. Often the tonsils and adenoids are removed at the same time.
Learn MoreTonsillitis
Tonsillitis refers to inflammation or infection of the tonsils. Treatment of tonsillitis typically requires a course of antibiotics.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.