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The Importance of Nutrition in Your Child's Health

posted: Jun. 19, 2018.

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

What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever

posted: May 31, 2018.

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

Signs Your Child May Have Diabetes

posted: May 15, 2018.

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

Common Pediatric Eye Problems

posted: May 01, 2018.

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

Allergies or the Common Cold?

posted: Apr. 17, 2018.

Your child is sneezing, coughing and congested. Is it the common cold? Is it seasonal allergies? What is the best way to give them relief from these symptoms? Allergies and colds Read more

Kids and Pets

posted: Mar. 30, 2018.

Raising your children with pets provides a great opportunity for learning, nurturing, and building healthy relationship skills that will benefit your children for the rest of their lives. With help Read more

What Parents Should Know About Teething

posted: Mar. 16, 2018.

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

Puberty: Getting Through Hormonal Changes

posted: Mar. 02, 2018.

Everyone goes through puberty, but everyone reacts differently to the hormonal changes. Typically, puberty begins in every person some time after the age of eight. This is the transition from childhood Read more

Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

posted: Feb. 16, 2018.

It isn’t easy to spot the symptoms of meningitis, as many people confuse the early signs and symptoms with the flu. Meningitis signs and symptoms may develop over several hours or Read more

Baby Nail Care

posted: Feb. 06, 2018.

When it comes to caring for your baby, nail care is often overlooked. In the first few months of life, you may not be too worried about caring for your Read more

Keeping your Sleeping Baby Safe

posted: Jan. 16, 2018.

Your child’s safety is your responsibility, even when your baby is sleeping.Your pediatrician is available to provide you with helpful tips to keep your baby safe while he or she is Read more

Teens & Tanning: Why the Risks Far Outweigh the Benefits

posted: Jan. 03, 2018.

As the skin cancer rate continues to rise, many of us can’t help but wonder why people continue to expose themselves to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A tan, whether it’s Read more

Does My Child Have a Cold?

posted: Dec. 15, 2017.

Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy. To help your little one feel better, your pediatrician is available to offer tips Read more

Baby Proofing Your Home

posted: Dec. 04, 2017.

When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can take the best Read more

How to Stop a Nosebleed

posted: Nov. 13, 2017.

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

Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons

posted: Nov. 01, 2017.

Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read more