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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 -
Baby Nail Care
posted: Jun. 01, 2016.
When it comes to caring for your baby, nail care is often overlooked. In the first few months of life, you may not be too worried about caring for your Read more -
Keeping your Sleeping Baby Safe
posted: May 03, 2016.
Your child’s safety is your responsibility, even when your baby is sleeping.Your pediatrician is available to provide you with helpful tips to keep your baby safe while he or she 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 -
Does My Child Have a Cold?
posted: Mar. 01, 2016.
Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy. To help your little one feel better, your pediatrician is available to offer tips Read more -
Baby Proofing Your Home
posted: Feb. 01, 2016.
When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can take the best Read more -
How to Stop a Nosebleed
posted: Dec. 29, 2015.
How to Stop a Nosebleed While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm. Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to 10 years, Read more -
Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons
posted: Nov. 30, 2015.
Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read more -
Proper Hand Washing Methods
posted: Nov. 05, 2015.
Proper Hand Washing Methods One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing. Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash 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 -
Healthy Eating Options for Busy Families
posted: Jul. 30, 2015.
Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families. Making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. With a little organization, you can Read more