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Kids and Sore Throats
updated: Sep. 18, 2019
In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health -
Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
updated: Sep. 06, 2019
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 moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health -
Dealing With Your Child's Fever
updated: Aug. 21, 2019
Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics -
FAQs About Car Seats and Recommendations
updated: Aug. 05, 2019
Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics -
Treating Mono in Your Child
updated: Jul. 17, 2019
Has your child been uncharacteristically fatigued as of late? Whereas before they were running and jumping around, now they seem more sluggish and uninterested. Perhaps this weary state has also Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition -
What Happens During a Child Physical Exam?
updated: Jul. 02, 2019
Once your child is born it’s amazing just how quickly they grow and develop. It seems like you blink and suddenly they are talking and walking. During these important milestones Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition, Welcome -
Treating Diabetes in Your Child
updated: Jun. 17, 2019
If your child has just been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important that you have a pediatrician you can turn to in order to create a customized and effective treatment plan. Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition -
Treating Sports Injuries
updated: Jun. 04, 2019
Your child's sports injury can be treated just as your injury was. Or, can it? Your pediatrician knows that a child's body is still developing, responding differently to acute and Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition -
Mental Health Wellness and Your Child
updated: May 16, 2019
It’s easy for parents to be able to pinpoint when there is something physically wrong with their child. They may have a fever, body aches, or abdominal pain. When these Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health -
What is Autism?
updated: May 03, 2019
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant communication, communication, and behavioral challenges. The thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities of individuals with Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition, Welcome -
Signs Your Child May Have the Flu
updated: Apr. 19, 2019
Your child just woke up with a runny nose, an elevated temperature and body aches. Could this just be a passing cold or could it be the flu? It’s important Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition -
Proper Nutrition Habits
updated: Apr. 09, 2019
Why Proper Nutrition is Important As a parent, it goes without saying that you want what is best for your child. Making sure that your little ones grow up healthy, happy, Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition -
Dealing With a Broken Bone
updated: Mar. 20, 2019
The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions -
Dealing With Chickenpox
updated: Mar. 04, 2019
At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions -
Why Hearing Screenings Are Important For Your Child
updated: Feb. 15, 2019
A hearing screening is the easiest way to determine if your child is suffering from hearing loss. Thanks to a hearing screening, your pediatrician can determine the degree of hearing Read moreCategory: Child Care -
What is Whooping Cough?
updated: Feb. 06, 2019
Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read moreCategory: Child Safety, Child Health, Child Care, Child Health Conditions, Pediatrics, Child Oral Health, Nutrition, Welcome