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• posted: Sep. 14, 2018
• Behavior,  Behavioral Consulation

No two children are ever the same and while you certainly want to let your child discover their unique personality it is important to know when these differences in your Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2018
• Pediatrician,  Child Care

Finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderfully exciting and whirlwind time. There are so many decisions to make as you watch your bump grow: What color should I paint the Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2018
• Learning Disabilities

Find out the best ways to handle some of the most common childhood learning and development disabilities. Even though there is more information than ever before regarding childhood developmental and learning Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2018
• Conjunctivitis,  Pink Eye

Could your child’s itchy, red eye be pink eye? “Pink eye” are two words that no parent loves hearing but it’s one of the most common eye problems to affect both Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2018
• Asthma

Childhood asthma is more common than you might think. In fact, it is the most common chronic disorder in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2018
• Well Child Visits

The number one goal of parents is to make sure their little ones are healthy and have the best quality of life possible. Of course, this means having a pediatrician Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2018
• Nutrition

Your child is growing by leaps and bounds, so it should go without saying that the foods they consume can provide ample energy and fuel their mind and body, or Read More

• posted: May 31, 2018
• Fever

Your child awoke in the middle of the night complaining that they didn’t feel well. Your first reaction is to put your hand up to their forehead to see if Read More

• posted: May 15, 2018
• Diabetes

You disinfect their toys. You make sure they wash their hands. You keep them from putting odd things they find in their mouths. You do everything you can to keep Read More

• posted: May 02, 2018
• Eye Problems

When your little one is first born they will go through a series of tests and screenings to make sure they are healthy. This includes checking their vital signs, hearing, Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2018
• 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: Apr. 02, 2018
• Nutrition

As children grow into adolescence, 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: Mar. 14, 2018
• 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: Mar. 02, 2018
• 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: Feb. 16, 2018
• Headaches

A number of factors can cause a child to develop a headache, such as stress, lack of sleep, skipped meals and certain medications. Other times a child may suffer from Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2018
• Food Allergies,  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