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Dealing With Chickenpox

posted: Mar. 04, 2019.

At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read more

Why Hearing Screenings Are Important For Your Child

posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

A hearing screening is the easiest way to determine if your child is suffering from hearing loss. Thanks to a hearing screening, your pediatrician can determine the degree of hearing Read more

What is Whooping Cough?

posted: Feb. 06, 2019.

Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read more

Caring For Your Newborn

posted: Jan. 17, 2019.

There is a lot of care and work that goes into raising a newborn, and your pediatrician is here to help right from the beginning. Your pediatrician typically sees your Read more

Does Your Child Have Vision Problems?

posted: Jan. 10, 2019.

Does Your Child Have Vision Problems? Does your child have vision problems? Children learn through their eyes. Healthy vision is critical for children to see the computer and chalkboard, read, write, Read more

Helping Your Child Manage a Healthy Weight

posted: Dec. 17, 2018.

Maintaining an optimum weight is important for the health of your little one. It’s never too early to make sure that your child is adopting the best habits for maintaining Read more

When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care

posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care As a parent, you want to always do everything you can when your child is sick, but sometimes it’s hard to tell exactly Read more

The Importance of Immunizations

posted: Nov. 19, 2018.

The importance of immunizations Childhood immunizations are one of the most important safeguards against communicable diseases and their serious, long-term complications. Your pediatrician closely adheres to the vaccination schedules published by Read more

Cold Vs. Flu

posted: Nov. 05, 2018.

Cold Vs. Flu Is it a cold or the flu? When it comes to your child's health, your pediatrician provides great information and guidance on the most common illnesses plaguing families. Read more

Common Sports Injuries and How Your Pediatrician Help

posted: Oct. 17, 2018.

Even though you try as hard as possible to keep your child safe while they are playing sports, accidents still happen. At these moments, it’s important that you know whether Read more

What to Expect at a Sports Physical

posted: Oct. 01, 2018.

Your child is eager to start the school year so they can participate in sports. That’s great news! Keeping your child active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle Read more

Should My Child Have a Behavioral Consultation?

posted: Sep. 14, 2018.

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

When to Visit a Pediatrician

posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

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

Types of Learning and Developmental Disabilities

posted: Aug. 15, 2018.

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

What is Conjunctivitis?

posted: Aug. 02, 2018.

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

Signs Your Child May Have Asthma

posted: Jul. 17, 2018.

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