• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Vision

As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening, or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms, as an indication he or she Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Food Allergies

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

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Eczema

It’s normal for a child to get a rash at one time or another. But one common type of rash known as eczema can be especially troubling.  Eczema refers to Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Common Cold,  Sick Children

Does My Child Have a Cold? Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy.  To help your little one feel better, Nimisha Shukla, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Child Care

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

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Crib

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

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Childhood Asthma

A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath.  During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Infant Jaundice

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Colic

All babies cry.  When a baby cries, it is their way of telling you that they’re hungry, wet, or tired.  However, if your baby has colic, they may cry all Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Tonsillitis

The tonsils are oval-shaped, pink masses of tissue on both sides of the throat. They are part of the body's immune system, designed to fight off bacteria and viruses that Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Child Safety,  Playpen Safety,  Playpen,  Kid Safety

When you are not able to watch your child closely, many moms or dads will place their child in a playpen.  While you might think this is a safe place Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Mono

Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Thumb Sucking,  Pacifier

Most young children use a pacifier or suck on their thumb or fingers.  Sucking is a natural instinct for an infant and often sticks around as a comforting habit into Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Healthy Eating

Too often, children fall into unhealthy routines when it comes to eating.  These habits can jeopardize their long-term overall health, potentially leading to serious complications later in life. In fact, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of his or her world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Bed wetting

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