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  • Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule

    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
  • FAQs about Children's Nutrition

    posted: May 17, 2021.

    When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, Read more
  • Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection

    posted: Apr. 30, 2021.

    Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
  • Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis

    posted: Apr. 13, 2021.

    Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read more
  • Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough

    posted: Mar. 26, 2021.

    Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read more
  • Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking

    posted: Mar. 16, 2021.

    Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read more
  • Head Lice And How To Treat It

    posted: Feb. 24, 2021.

    You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read more
  • When Does My Child Need Stitches?

    posted: Feb. 15, 2021.

    We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read more
  • Diabetes in Children

    posted: Feb. 03, 2021.

    In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read more
  • When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?

    posted: Jan. 19, 2021.

    All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it Read more
  • Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling

    posted: Jan. 06, 2021.

    Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read more
  • Does My Child Have a Broken Bone?

    posted: Dec. 18, 2020.

    Accidents happen. Perhaps your child hurt themselves falling off their bike or taking a rough tumble down the stairs. In these instances, the first thing you’ll probably do is check Read more
  • Signs of a Pediatric UTI

    posted: Dec. 03, 2020.

    A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read more
  • Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car

    posted: Nov. 12, 2020.

    You may be surprised to learn that many car seats are not used properly. In fact, around 46 percent of car and booster seats are improperly used, which greatly impacts Read more
  • Your Child and Chicken Pox

    posted: Oct. 28, 2020.

    You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read more
  • Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma

    posted: Oct. 14, 2020.

    Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. While there is no cure for asthma there are effective ways to manage your Read more