• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Baby Food

Giving your baby his first spoonful of solid foods is an exciting time!  Many parents look forward to the day their little one takes their first bite of rice cereal, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Vaccinations. Child Care

Despite all of the research supporting the effectiveness of immunizations, many parents still question the safety of vaccines for their little ones.  Will they protect my infant from serious disease? Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Common Cold,  Sinusitis

Put on your detective hat—are you suffering from the common cold or sinusitis?  Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa.  The symptoms of a cold and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Teething

Teething is an important part of your baby’s development.  Although it can be an irritable time for your baby, there are many ways you can help ease the pain.  Most Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Nose bleeds

While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm.  Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to 10 years, and will often stop Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Appendicitis

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

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Sun Safety

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Germs,  Prevention

Kids pick up germs all day, every day.  Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Sore Throats

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

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

As children grow into adolescents, their bodies require more nutrients to grow healthy and strong.  But as many parents know, for those teens with busy school schedules, sports practices and Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Baby Bottle Tooth Decay,  Tooth Decay,  Pediatric Dentistry

You might think that you can’t develop tooth decay when your child’s teeth have not grown in yet, but you can.  Tooth decay in infants and very young children is Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• Hearing Loss

It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you.  More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2017
• eating habits

Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families.  Making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge.  With a little organization, you can 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
• 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
• 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