• posted: Sep. 01, 2021
• HFMD,  Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2021
• Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is an eye inflammation that affects children more than adults, putting your child at high risk of having the inflammation at any time. If your child is having symptoms of Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2021
• Cradle Cap,  Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis

Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2021
• Glasses,  Vision Screenings

We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2021
• Vitamin D,  Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2021
• Heat Stroke,  Heat Exhaustion

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2021
• Urinary Incontinence,  Enuresis

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read More

• posted: May 27, 2021
• Vaccines,  Immunization,  Immunization Schedule

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read More

• posted: May 25, 2021
• immunizations,  Vaccinations,  Well-Visits

Scheduling regular well-visits with your children’s doctor is an excellent way to help your child enjoy better health. Well-visits allow pediatricians to monitor growth and development, as well as ensure Read More

• posted: May 17, 2021
• Nutrition,  Nutritional Advice,  Nutritional Needs

When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2021
• ear infection

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read More

• posted: Apr. 13, 2021
• Mono,  Kissing Disease,  Mononucleosis

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2021
• Whooping Cough,  Vaccines,  Pediatrician,  Pertussis

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 Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2021
• Pediatrician,  Pacifier,  Thumb-Sucking

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. Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2021
• Head Lice

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 Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2021
• Pediatrician,  Stitches

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read More