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Food Poisoning in Children
posted: Dec. 06, 2021.
Food poisoning isn’t just a problem that impacts adults. It can also affect children, too. While, as a parent, you may be used to dealing with vomiting or diarrhea, food Read more -
Does My Child Have a Concussion?
posted: Nov. 04, 2021.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs as a result of a blow to the head. Since concussions can be serious, it’s important that you’re able to recognize Read more -
Is Your Child Struggling With Potty Training?
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
Potty training is a big moment for your child and is something that may challenge them in many ways. Unfortunately, many young ones do struggle during this process and may Read more -
FAQs About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read more -
Does My Child Need Glasses?
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.
We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read more -
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more -
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: May 27, 2021.
We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more -
Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more -
Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
posted: Mar. 26, 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 more -
Head Lice And How To Treat It
posted: Feb. 24, 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 more -
Diabetes in Children
posted: Feb. 03, 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 more -
Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
posted: Jan. 06, 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 more -
Signs of a Pediatric UTI
posted: Dec. 03, 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 more -
Your Child and Chicken Pox
posted: Oct. 28, 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 more -
Conjunctivitis: What To Know
posted: Sep. 29, 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 more -
The Importance Of Preventive Care
posted: Aug. 27, 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 more