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New Parents: How to Select the Right Crib for Your Baby
posted: Aug. 06, 2014.
A new baby needs a lot of things. From bottles and car seats to high chairs and baby monitors, an expectant parent has a lot of decisions and purchases to Read more -
Headaches and Children: Knowing When to Call the Pediatrician
posted: Jul. 02, 2014.
At one time or another, most children will experience a headache. Like adults, children can develop different types of headaches, including migraines or tension headaches, some of which may be Read more -
Does My Child Have a Food Allergy?
posted: Jun. 17, 2014.
Especially during the younger years, adequate food and nutrition is vital for a child’s growth and development. But for some children, a snack or meal as simple as a peanut Read more -
Hear This: Turning Down the Volume Now May Save Your Teen’s Hearing in Adult Years
posted: Apr. 15, 2014.
It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you. More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read more -
Diaper Rash: How to Soothe and Protect Your Baby’s Bottom
posted: Mar. 04, 2014.
A baby’s soft, smooth skin is delicate, making it susceptible to diaper rash, a common and mild irritation of the skin that causes redness in the area where the diaper Read more -
Fit Kids, Healthy Kids—How to Make Exercise a Way of Life
posted: Feb. 03, 2014.
Children need physical activity on a regular basis to keep them healthy and strong. It’s unfortunate that many kids today are considered overweight. In fact, according to Centers for Disease Read more -
Battling Teenage Acne
posted: Jan. 10, 2014.
Acne is by far the most common skin complaint among teenagers, affecting nearly all of those between the ages of 12 and 17 at least occasionally, according to the American Read more -
How to Keep Injuries at Bay when Kids are at Play
posted: Dec. 03, 2013.
Whether it’s at the park, school or in your own backyard, kids of all ages enjoy climbing on the monkey bars, going down the slide and swinging. Playgrounds are a Read more -
How to Avoid and Manage Dreaded Head Lice
posted: Nov. 05, 2013.
Two words parents dread hearing: head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions Read more -
Use Your Head: How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
posted: Oct. 01, 2013.
A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read more -
Fighting Flu Season: How to Protect Your Family from the Influenza Virus
posted: Sep. 03, 2013.
With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus. The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read more -
Welcome Blog
posted: Aug. 26, 2013.
Welcome to Our Blog! The Child and Adolescent Clinic would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about child health care and our Read more