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• posted: Feb. 17, 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

• posted: Feb. 05, 2021
• Diabetes

In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2021
• ADHD

Could my child have ADHD? While many experts believe that children with ADHD are born with it, they don’t usually start displaying signs until the age of three. Typically, by the Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2020
• Immunization Schedule,  Immunization

Immunizations protect your child against the dangers of communicable diseases such as measles, chickenpox, influenza, pneumonia and more. At West End Pediatrics, in Alexandria, VA, our pediatricians believe all children Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2020
• Pediatrician

You may have heard the old cliché about children being more than just tiny adults, and no one understands this to be true more than Dr. Lisa Rainey and Dr. 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: Oct. 01, 2018
• Sports Physical

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

• posted: Aug. 31, 2018
• Child Care,  Pediatrician

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. 15, 2017
• Teething

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

• posted: Jul. 05, 2017
• Nail Care

  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