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  • Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: Sep. 02, 2022.

    Need help controlling your child’s asthma symptoms? Your pediatrician can help. We know that seeing your child cough, wheeze and have trouble taking a full breath can be more than a Read more
  • What Happens at Child Wellness Checkups?

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: Aug. 01, 2022.

    Find out more about well-child checkups and why they are crucial for your child’s health. From the moment your baby is born, you want to give them everything. You also want Read more
  • FAQs about Children's Nutrition

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: Jul. 07, 2022.

    Get the facts on your child’s ideal diet and more. We know how challenging it can be for kids to get all the nutrients they need from diet alone, especially if Read more
  • Summer Safety Tips for Children

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: May 31, 2022.

    Keep your child safe while enjoying fun in the sun. School’s out for summer, and your child may be gearing up for outdoor adventures, summer camps, swim team, and other activities. Read more
  • The Importance of Children's Nutrition

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: May 02, 2022.

    Make sure your child is following a healthy, balanced diet. One in 5 school children is considered obese in the US. So, how do we stop these statistics from getting any Read more
  • Ear Infections in Children

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: Apr. 01, 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
  • Peanut Allergies in Children

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

    In the past 15 years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the number of children with peanuts allergies, so it goes without saying that most parents are worried about giving Read more
  • Know the Signs of Chickenpox

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic 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
  • Does My Child Have a UTI?

    Author: The Child & Adolescent Clinic posted: Jan. 03, 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
  • Food Poisoning in Children

    Author: Anonymous 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?

    Author: Anonymous 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?

    Author: Anonymous 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

    Author: Anonymous 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?

    Author: Anonymous 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

    Author: Anonymous 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

    Author: Anonymous 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