Collin Naugher NP

Collin Naugher NP Dr. Collin Naugher
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

👉Empowering parents to advocate for their kids
🥂Integrative care 🩺
Husband & Dad x 4️⃣

Your kid’s skin has no sweat glands yet — not really. They’re there, but they’re immature. When heat and humidity hit, s...
06/05/2026

Your kid’s skin has no sweat glands yet — not really. They’re there, but they’re immature. When heat and humidity hit, sweat gets trapped under the skin instead of evaporating. That’s heat rash.

You’ll see tiny red bumps or clear blisters — usually on the neck, chest, armpits, or anywhere clothes fit tight. It looks alarming. It’s not.

Here’s what actually helps:
Move them somewhere cool. Loose, breathable clothes. Let the skin air out. Skip the heavy creams and lotions — they make it worse by blocking the pores even more.

The science bit: Sweat ducts in young kids are narrower than in adults. That’s why babies and toddlers get this so much more than older kids. Their bodies just aren’t efficient at cooling down yet.

It usually clears up on its own within a few days once they’re out of the heat.

When to call your provider:
— The rash is spreading fast
— Your child has a fever
— The skin looks swollen, warm to the touch, or has pus

Save this for summer and share with a friend with outdoor kids!

06/05/2026

For about 30 seconds today, I couldn’t find my child at VBS.

Everything was fine. They were exactly where they were supposed to be.

But while I was looking, a question popped into my head:

If another adult walked up and said, “Your dad sent me to get you,” what would my child actually do?

And honestly… I wasn’t completely sure.

That got me thinking about three simple safety rules every child should know:

✅ Only leave with adults on the approved pickup list.

✅ Have a family password that only trusted people know.

✅ Never go to a second location. If someone says Mom or Dad sent them, they can talk to the teacher, counselor, or coach first.

Here’s a science fact: kids do best in stressful situations when they’ve practiced exactly what to do ahead of time. Their brains are much more likely to remember a simple rule than come up with a good plan in the moment.

So this isn’t about being scared.

It’s about giving your child a simple plan before they need one.

Tonight at dinner, ask your child this:

“If someone said I sent them to pick you up, what would you do?”

I’m curious… what’s one safety rule you’ve taught your child that every parent should know? 👇

06/03/2026

Last week a dad brought his little guy in because of belly pain.
The kind where the child curls up on the exam table and says, “My tummy hurts.”

He looked worried and asked the question I hear all the time.

“How do you know when belly pain is serious?”

That question matters. Because some belly pain is nothing more than trapped gas or constipation… but a few causes are things you really don’t want to miss.

Here are 3 things I don’t do when I see abdominal pain.

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❌ I don’t assume it’s just a stomach bug
A lot of belly pain gets blamed on viruses. Sometimes that’s true. But pain that keeps coming back, moves to the lower right side, or gets worse with movement can be something else.

✅ What I do instead:
I ask where the pain started and where it moved. That pattern tells me a lot about what might be happening inside the belly.

❌ I don’t ignore the child’s behavior
Kids often tell the truth with their body before they say it with words. A kid who won’t walk, won’t jump, or guards their belly is telling me something important.

✅ What I do instead:
I watch how they move in the room. Sometimes I even ask them to hop or jump. That simple moment can reveal a lot.

❌ I don’t focus only on the stomach
Belly pain in kids doesn’t always come from the belly.

✅ What I do instead:
I check the throat, ears, and sometimes even the lungs. Strep throat and pneumonia can both show up as belly pain in younger kids.

🔬 Science fact:
One of the most common surgical emergencies in kids is appendicitis. The pain often starts near the belly button and then moves to the lower right side as the appendix becomes more inflamed.

If this kind of post helps you think through those stressful “is this serious?” moments, save it so you can come back later.

And send it to a friend who has a kid that randomly says “my tummy hurts.” Kids are really good at that. 😅

As always send me a comment or question below

06/01/2026

Here’s a caption you can copy directly:

🤔 What if that “diaper rash” isn’t really a diaper rash?

I’ve seen a LOT of hand, foot, and mouth disease lately, and one of the biggest surprises for parents is where the rash shows up.

Most people hear the name and immediately check the hands, feet, and mouth.

Meanwhile, the diaper area is over here screaming, “Hey! Look at me!” 😅

Here’s a science fact you probably weren’t expecting: Hand, foot, and mouth disease is usually caused by the Coxsackie virus, and the rash can show up almost anywhere on the body. That’s why the name can be so misleading.

If your child has:
👶 A fever
👶 Less interest in eating
👶 Mouth pain or drooling
👶 A new rash in the diaper area

Take a peek at those hands and feet too.

🚩 Call your pediatrician if your child won’t drink, is peeing much less than normal, seems very sleepy, or you’re worried about dehydration.

Now I’m curious…

Did your child’s hand, foot, and mouth rash actually show up on their hands and feet first, or somewhere completely unexpected? Tell me below 👇

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05/30/2026

You think a great pediatrician is the one with the fanciest office or the shortest wait time.

It’s not. 👀

There is one thing that matters even more, and most parents don’t realize it until they find the right doctor.

A few signs you’ve found a great pediatrician:

1️⃣ They welcome questions, even the ones you think are silly.

2️⃣ They explain things in a way that actually makes sense.

3️⃣ They listen before they start talking.

4️⃣ They make you feel calmer when you leave, not more confused.

5️⃣ They treat you like part of the team when it comes to your child’s health. 🤝

Here’s something many parents never think about:

If you’re afraid to ask a question, your child’s doctor may miss important information.

The best pediatricians don’t just know medicine. They help parents feel comfortable speaking up. ❤️

One question can tell you almost everything you need to know about a pediatric office. I’ll talk about that in another video.

Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed or dismissed?

Tell me about it in the comments ⬇️

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05/27/2026

Your child’s life jacket should fit like a car seat… snug and correct 🛟

I see so many kids wearing life jackets that are way too big. Sometimes we think to buy one “to grow into,” but that can actually make it unsafe in the water.

Here’s a simple way to check 👇

1️⃣ Check the weight on the label
Most life jackets are sized by weight, not age.

Typical sizes:
👶 Infant: under 30 lbs
🧒 Child: 30 to 50 lbs
👦 Youth: 50 to 90 lbs

2️⃣ Look for the right safety label
You want to see:
✅ U.S. Coast Guard Approved
or
✅ Transport Canada Approved

If it only says “swim aid” or “floatation toy,” it may not protect your child in an emergency.

3️⃣ Do the shoulder test
Put the jacket on, buckle everything, and pull up gently at the shoulders.

🚩 If it slides over your child’s ears or face, it is too big.

For babies and toddlers, look for:
✔️ Head support
✔️ Crotch strap
✔️ Grab handle

And one more thing ❤️
Floaties are toys. A real life jacket is safety equipment.

Save this before your next lake day ☀️🌊

05/26/2026

🧠 Your brain just did something interesting.

When you were told to look for blue items, most people completely missed the yellow one.

That’s not a trick. It’s how human brains work.

It’s called Confirmation Bias.

Once we believe something is true, our brains naturally start looking for evidence that supports it and filtering out things that don’t fit. This happens to everyone. Parents. Teachers. And yes… medical providers too.

In medicine, confirmation bias can show up when a clinician thinks they already know the diagnosis. From that point forward, their brain may unintentionally focus on information that supports that idea and miss clues pointing somewhere else.

This is exactly why a parent’s voice matters so much in the room.
You see your child every day. You know what is normal and what is not.

Sometimes the most important piece of information in the entire visit comes from the parent saying, “Something isn’t right.”

If you’re worried, it’s okay to speak up clearly. Here are a few ways to do that.

1️⃣ “I’m really concerned about my child.”

2️⃣ “This symptom is what worries me the most.”

3️⃣ “This is different from how they usually act.”

4️⃣ “Could this be something more serious?”

5️⃣ “What else could be causing this?”

6️⃣ “What symptoms should make me come back immediately?”

7️⃣ “I’m uncomfortable going home with this plan.”

Good clinicians want parents to ask questions.
It helps everyone step back, reconsider, and make sure nothing important is being missed.

Your voice isn’t a problem in the room.
Sometimes it’s the clue that helps someone see the yellow item.

Save this so you remember it the next time your child is sick. 👶🩺

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