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Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 17, 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.
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Head Lice And How To Treat It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 25, 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
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Diabetes in Children
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 04, 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
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Does My Child Have a Broken Bone?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 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
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Signs of a Pediatric UTI
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 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
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Your Child and Chicken Pox
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 29, 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
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Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 15, 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
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Conjunctivitis: What To Know
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Your child won’t stop rubbing their eyes. They say it’s incredibly itchy. When you go to examine it, you notice their eyes are also bloodshot and inflamed. Oh no, it
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Tips to Help Your Child Eat Healthier
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 10, 2020.
You want your child to lead a healthy, happy life but it can be difficult if they are picky eaters or only seem to crave junk food. If you’re having
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The Importance Of Preventive Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 28, 2020.
What parent doesn’t want to protect their child from getting injured or sick? While it will happen at some point, there are certainly ways that both you and your pediatrician
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Child Behavior Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 14, 2020.
While we may not love it, all kids are going to act up, throw tantrums and be irritable at times; however, if your child is displaying negative actions and behaviors
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Seeking Help for Your Child's Sports Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.
Regular physical activity is so important for your child’s health. If they have decided to start playing on a sports team this can also be a great way for them
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When To Get A Vision Test For Your Child
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.
Parents want nothing more than their children to be healthy and happy. This applies to every element of their well-being, including their eyes! Your pediatrician recommends that all children receive
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Signs That Your Child May Have Autism
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 03, 2020.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects how a person views and interacts with the world around them, including other people. In most cases, differences become apparent
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Signs of Tonsillitis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 19, 2020.
Everyone is born with two tonsils. These are lymph nodes located right in the back of the throat. They help out the immune system by housing important white blood cells.
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