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• posted: Apr. 15, 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. 30, 2021
• Whooping Cough,  Pediatrician,  Vaccines,  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. 18, 2021
• Pediatrician,  Thumb-Sucking,  Pacifier

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. 26, 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: Dec. 22, 2020
• Broken Bone

Accidents happen. Perhaps your child hurt themselves falling off their bike or taking a rough tumble down the stairs. In these instances, the first thing you’ll probably do is check Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2020
• Healthier Food,  Healthy Diet

You want your child to lead a healthy, happy life but it can be difficult if they are picky eaters or only seem to crave junk food. If you’re having Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2020
• Immunizations,  Regular Check-ups

To ensure that your child grows up healthy and strong, they need to see a pediatrician for regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccines. These well-child visits are incredibly important for your Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2020
• Asthma

Asthma still isn’t curable, but you can help your child live well with asthma by following a carefully crafted asthma action plan. This plan details your child’s symptoms and asthma Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2020
• Sports Injuries,  Injury

Regular physical activity is so important for your child’s health. If they have decided to start playing on a sports team this can also be a great way for them Read More

• posted: May 03, 2019
• Autism

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant communication, communication, and behavioral challenges. The thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities of individuals with Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2019
• Flu,  Sick Child

Your child just woke up with a runny nose, an elevated temperature and body aches. Could this just be a passing cold or could it be the flu? It’s important Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2019
• Broken Bones,  Bone Fractures

The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2019
• Chickenpox

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

• posted: Feb. 06, 2019
• Whooping Cough

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

• posted: Jan. 10, 2019
• Sight

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

• posted: Dec. 17, 2018
• Weight

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