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How to Care for Your Newborn
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.

Once you find out you’re pregnant it seems like everything shifts focus to how you are going to take care of yourself and your unborn child. Furthermore, you start making Read more
The Importance Of Regular Wellness Visits
posted: Oct. 30, 2019.

One moment your child is born and the next moment they are sitting up, saying their first word and taking their first steps. It’s amazing just how many milestones your Read more
Kids and Bedwetting
posted: Oct. 23, 2019.

Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read more
Signs of Appendicitis
posted: Oct. 09, 2019.

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read more
Kids and Sore Throats
posted: 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 more
Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
posted: Sep. 09, 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 more
Dealing With Your Child's Fever
posted: Aug. 22, 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 more
FAQs About Car Seats and Recommendations
posted: 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 more
Treating Mono in Your Child
posted: 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 more
What Happens During a Child Physical Exam?
posted: 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 more
Treating Diabetes in Your Child
posted: Jun. 18, 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 more
Treating Sports Injuries
posted: 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 more
Mental Health Wellness and Your Child
posted: Jun. 04, 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 more
What is Autism?
posted: 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 more
Signs Your Child May Have the Flu
posted: 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 more
Proper Nutrition Habits
posted: Apr. 12, 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 more

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