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When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care As a parent, you want to always do everything you can when your child is sick, but sometimes it’s hard to tell exactly Read more -
What to Expect at a Sports Physical
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.
Your child is eager to start the school year so they can participate in sports. That’s great news! Keeping your child active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle Read more -
When to Visit a Pediatrician
posted: Aug. 30, 2018.
Finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderfully exciting and whirlwind time. There are so many decisions to make as you watch your bump grow: What color should I paint the Read more -
What is Conjunctivitis?
posted: Aug. 02, 2018.
Could your child’s itchy, red eye be pink eye? “Pink eye” are two words that no parent loves hearing but it’s one of the most common eye problems to affect both Read more -
The Importance of Well Child Visits
posted: Jul. 02, 2018.
The number one goal of parents is to make sure their little ones are healthy and have the best quality of life possible. Of course, this means having a pediatrician Read more -
What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever
posted: Jun. 05, 2018.
Your child awoke in the middle of the night complaining that they didn’t feel well. Your first reaction is to put your hand up to their forehead to see if Read more -
Understanding Asthma to Help Your Child Breathe Easy
posted: Nov. 01, 2017.
Does your child ever wheeze, cough or feel tightness in the chest? If so, your child may be suffering from asthma. For most kids breathing is simple. They breathe in Read more -
Understanding the Symptoms of Colic
posted: Feb. 02, 2017.
All babies cry, it is their way of telling you that they’re hungry, wet, or tired. However, if your baby has colic, they may cry all the time. So how Read more -
Wean Your Child Off Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
posted: Nov. 01, 2016.
Most young children use a pacifier or suck on their thumb or fingers. Sucking is a natural instinct for an infant and often sticks around as a comforting habit into Read more -
What Parents Should Know About Teething
posted: Aug. 01, 2016.
Teething is an important part of your baby’s development. Although it can be an irritable time for your baby, there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Most Read more -
Puberty: Getting Through Hormonal Changes
posted: Jul. 05, 2016.
Everyone goes through puberty, but everyone reacts differently to the hormonal changes. Typically, puberty begins in every person some time after the age of eight. This is the transition from childhood Read more -
Teens & Tanning: Why the Risks Far Outweigh the Benefits
posted: Mar. 31, 2016.
As the skin cancer rate continues to rise, many of us can’t help but wonder why people continue to expose themselves to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A tan, whether it’s Read more -
Symptoms of Whooping Cough
posted: Sep. 30, 2015.
Symptoms of Whooping Cough When our child is sick, it can take a toll on not only them, put you as a parent. Your pediatrician is available to help you restore the Read more -
Treating a Cut
posted: Sep. 02, 2015.
A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of his or her world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes Read more -
When a Sore Throat Interrupts Your Child’s Health
posted: Apr. 08, 2015.
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 -
Understanding Infant Jaundice
posted: Jan. 05, 2015.
Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read more