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Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
updated: Apr. 15, 2021
Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health -
Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
updated: Mar. 30, 2021
Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care -
Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
updated: Mar. 18, 2021
Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition, Welcome Blog -
Head Lice And How To Treat It
updated: Feb. 26, 2021
You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care -
When Does My Child Need Stitches?
updated: Feb. 17, 2021
We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition, Welcome Blog -
Diabetes in Children
updated: Feb. 05, 2021
In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care -
When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?
updated: Jan. 21, 2021
All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition, Welcome Blog -
Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
updated: Jan. 08, 2021
Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health -
Does My Child Have a Broken Bone?
updated: Dec. 22, 2020
Accidents happen. Perhaps your child hurt themselves falling off their bike or taking a rough tumble down the stairs. In these instances, the first thing you’ll probably do is check Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care -
Signs of a Pediatric UTI
updated: Dec. 07, 2020
A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition -
Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car
updated: Nov. 16, 2020
You may be surprised to learn that many car seats are not used properly. In fact, around 46 percent of car and booster seats are improperly used, which greatly impacts Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health -
Your Child and Chicken Pox
updated: Oct. 30, 2020
You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition, Welcome Blog -
Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma
updated: Oct. 16, 2020
Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. While there is no cure for asthma there are effective ways to manage your Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems -
Conjunctivitis: What To Know
updated: Oct. 02, 2020
Your child won’t stop rubbing their eyes. They say it’s incredibly itchy. When you go to examine it, you notice their eyes are also bloodshot and inflamed. Oh no, it Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health -
Tips to Help Your Child Eat Healthier
updated: Sep. 11, 2020
You want your child to lead a healthy, happy life but it can be difficult if they are picky eaters or only seem to crave junk food. If you’re having Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition -
The Importance Of Preventive Care
updated: Sep. 01, 2020
What parent doesn’t want to protect their child from getting injured or sick? While it will happen at some point, there are certainly ways that both you and your pediatrician Read moreCategory: Child Health Care, Child Healthcare, Children's Health, Safety and Health, Pediatrics, Pediatric Health, Teenage Skin Care, Allergies, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Illness and Injury, Pediatric Health Care, Auditory Problems, Children's Oral Health, Pediatric Condition