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Bringing Your Newborn Home
posted: Oct. 02, 2017.
Preparing yourself for childbirth is important, but what about when you first leave the hospital with your newborn? With pregnancy taking a full nine months, expectant parents need all the Read more -
Immunizations and Vaccines For Teens and Young Adults
posted: Sep. 06, 2017.
Immunizations are an essential part of well-child care. Proper immunizations protect the health of the individual child and protect all children in the community as a whole. Many parents have Read more -
Ear Pain? What is the Cause?
posted: Aug. 01, 2017.
When your child experiences ear pain, it can take a toll on their irritability and daily activities. Understanding your child’s ear pain is key in determining the treatment needed to Read more -
Keep Your Playpen Safe
posted: Jul. 05, 2017.
When you are not able to watch your child closely, many moms or dads will place their child in a playpen. While you might think this is a safe place Read more -
Packing Healthy Lunches for Your Kids
posted: Jun. 02, 2017.
Are you always packing your kid’s lunchbox with the same old boring foods? When it comes to your child’s school life, you may be concerned with your child’s eating habits. Read more -
A Parent's Guide to Potty Training
posted: May 02, 2017.
Saying goodbye to diapers is one of the milestones that parents look forward to the most. Kids are also generally excited about wearing “big kid underwear,” as well. Typically, most Read more -
Avoiding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 30, 2017.
You might think that your child can’t develop tooth decay when their teeth have not grown in yet, but they can. Tooth decay in infants and very young children is Read more -
Immunizations: Are they safe for my baby?
posted: Feb. 28, 2017.
Despite all of the research supporting the effectiveness of immunizations, many parents still question the safety of vaccines for their little ones. Will they protect my infant from serious disease? 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 -
Making the Switch from the Bottle to the Cup
posted: Jan. 03, 2017.
Making the switch from bottle to sippy cup may seem like a lost cause, but with tips from your pediatrician, you can easily transition your child. If you are ready Read more -
Establishing Healthy Eating Habits for Young Children
posted: Nov. 30, 2016.
Too often, children fall into unhealthy routines when it comes to eating. These habits can jeopardize their long-term overall health, potentially leading to serious complications later in life. In fact, 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 -
Allergies or the Common Cold?
posted: Sep. 30, 2016.
Your child is sneezing, coughing and congested. Is it the common cold? Is it seasonal allergies? What is the best way to give them relief from these symptoms? Allergies and colds Read more -
Kids and Pets
posted: Sep. 01, 2016.
Raising your children with pets provides a great opportunity for learning, nurturing, and building healthy relationship skills that will benefit your children for the rest of their lives. With help 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