• posted: Oct. 08, 2019
• 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. 24, 2019
• Sports Physical

When your child gets a school or sports physical, it’s an important way to prevent illness and injury. You want your child to stay healthy, so they don’t have to Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2019
• 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. 05, 2019
• Concussions

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

• posted: Aug. 19, 2019
• Sick child,  Fever

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: Aug. 01, 2019
• Car Seats

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

• posted: Jul. 16, 2019
• Mono

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

• posted: Jul. 01, 2019
• Child Care,  Physical Exam

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

• posted: Jun. 17, 2019
• Diabetes

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

• posted: Jun. 11, 2019
• Strep Throat

Your seven-year-old complains of a sore throat. She is running a fever and says that the sides of her throat feel puffy. Does she have strep throat? Here at 7 Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2019
• Sports Injuries

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

• posted: May 15, 2019
• Mental Health

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

• posted: May 01, 2019
• ADHD

Worried that your child’s daydreaming and lack of focus could actually be ADHD? Hyperactivity and trouble staying focused can be telltale signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in your child. Read More

• posted: May 01, 2019
• Autism

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

• posted: Apr. 19, 2019
• Flu,  Sick child

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

• posted: Apr. 09, 2019
• Nutrition

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