How to Detect Autism Early
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
While autism generally is not diagnosed in children until the age of three or so, it is possible to spot the warning signs and begin taking preventative measures as early Read More
Medication Safety At Home
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
When it comes to your children, we want to make sure they are always healthy and happy. Any type of medicine or vitamin can ultimately cause harm to you and Read More
Seeking Help for Your Child's Sport's Injuries
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
For most children, nothing beats the excitement of joining his or her first soccer league or school basketball team. But along with the many benefits of childhood sports and team Read More
How to Avoid and Manage Dreaded Head Lice
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Two words parents dread hearing--head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions of Read More
How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Most parents recognize that small children need more sleep than adults do, but the question of exactly how much sleep children need is often still a mystery. Many parents worry Read More
Hidden Bacteria In Your Child's Toys
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Find out more about the germs that lurk in your child’s toys and how to keep them clean. Does your little one love nothing more than playing with their toys in Read More
Signs Your Child May Have an Undiagnosed Allergy
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Has your child been sniffling for weeks now? That runny nose may not be caused by a cold but by allergies. Dr. Nimisha Shukla, Dr. Aparna Bhamidipati and Dr. Jaishree Read More
Teaching Your Child How to Wash
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Of all of the life skills you have to teach your children as they grow up, washing is a pretty important one. After all, not only does it help them Read More
Germ Prevention
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Germ Prevention Strategies Did you know that your child's immune system is less mature than yours, which makes them more susceptible to diseases? Germs and sickness are always around us, and Read More
Fit Kids, Healthy Kids - How to Make Exercise a Way of Life
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Children need physical activity on a regular basis to keep them healthy and strong. It’s unfortunate that many kids today are considered overweight. In fact, according to Centers for Disease Read More
The Facts about Children and Cancer
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
According to the Center for Disease Control and the Children’s Oncology Group, approximately 13,500 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every year - and that's just in the United Read More
The Facts about Co-Sleeping
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
After hearing horror stories of children being suffocated while co-sleeping, many parents, concerned about the safety risks that bed-sharing entails, wrongly believe that bed-sharing is dangerous. Thankfully, the truth is Read More
Fighting Flu Season: How to Protect Your Family from the Influenza Virus
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus. The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More
Treating that Playground Scrape
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
Whether you have boys or girls, the occasional playground scrape is pretty much unavoidable. Kids who run and play are bound to fall and get hurt on occasion. In light Read More
Use Your Head: How to Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
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
Don't Make Your Child Wait for Care
- posted: Sep. 13, 2017
A long wait to see the pediatrician can be one of the worst parts of getting sick for children, especially during cold and flu season, when all they want is Read More
