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Helping Your Child Deal With Minor Illnesses or Injuries
posted: Apr. 20, 2022.

Here’s your first-aid guide on how to care for minor childhood injuries. In a perfect world, your child would never get injured, sick, or hurt; unfortunately, this just isn’t 100 percent Read more
Ear Infections in Children
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

Does an ear infection automatically warrant seeing a pediatrician? Here’s what you should know… Your child is dealing with an ear infection for the first time and just like when they Read more
FAQs About the Pediatric COVID Vaccine
posted: Feb. 16, 2022.

No doubt you’ve been hearing a lot of discussions, particularly on the news, about the Covid-19 vaccine. You’ve also heard that kids five years old and older are now eligible Read more
Know the Signs of Chickenpox
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The infamous chickenpox, a virus known to cause itchy blisters all over the body. It most often happens to school-age kids, but unfortunately, if you’ve never had this infection as Read more
When a Fever Requires Medical Attention
posted: Jan. 17, 2022.

A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can sometimes be considered an emergency Read more
Does My Child Have a UTI?
posted: Jan. 05, 2022.

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read more
Signs of Strep Throat
posted: Feb. 17, 2020.

It's important to be able to spot the differences between a regular sore throat or viral infection and strep throat. Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common Read more
Diabetes and Your Child
posted: Feb. 05, 2020.

With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read more
Managing Your Child's Asthma
posted: Jan. 21, 2020.

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read more
Treating Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: Jan. 07, 2020.

An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read more
Dietary and Nutrition Guidance
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.

Having healthy, happy children begins with a healthy diet. We know that in this day and age life gets pretty hectic and it isn’t always easy to eat right; however, Read more
Dealing With Sports Injuries
posted: Nov. 27, 2019.

Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read more
How to Care for Your Newborn
posted: Nov. 12, 2019.

Once you find out you’re pregnant it seems like everything shifts focus to how you are going to take care of yourself and your unborn child. Furthermore, you start making Read more
The Importance Of Regular Wellness Visits
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.

One moment your child is born and the next moment they are sitting up, saying their first word and taking their first steps. It’s amazing just how many milestones your Read more
Kids and Bedwetting
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.

Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read more
Kids and Sore Throats
posted: Sep. 20, 2019.

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read more