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FAQs about Children's Nutrition
- posted: May 19, 2021
When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, 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
What is Conjunctivitis?
- posted: Aug. 01, 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. 16, 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
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
Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis
- posted: Jul. 17, 2017
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
What You Should Know About ADHD
- posted: Mar. 07, 2017
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, is one that affects countless children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 11% of children from Read More
Make Sure Your Child Stays On Schedule
- posted: Nov. 16, 2016
It’s important that your children get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect them from serious illnesses. From birth, children should be getting vaccinated by one of our Alexandria, VA pediatricians--Dr. Lisa Read More
Childhood Obesity: Helpful Tips for Parents of Overweight Children
- posted: Nov. 15, 2016
More and more, childhood obesity is becoming prevalent in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past two decades it has doubled in children and tripled Read More
How to Protect Kids from the Sun
- posted: Sep. 15, 2016
Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read More
Get Help From Your Pediatrician If Your Child Has Asthma
- posted: Sep. 15, 2016
Parents play a vital role in protecting the health of their children. Childhood asthma is the most common chronic condition in children and babies but can often present itself in Read More
How to Keep Germs At Bay and Illnesses Away
- posted: Aug. 15, 2016
Kids pick up germs all day, every day. Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk Read More
New Parents: How to Select the Right Crib for Your Baby
- posted: May 16, 2016
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
Understanding Tonsillitis
- posted: May 03, 2016
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
Headaches and Children: Knowing When to Call the Pediatrician
- posted: Apr. 14, 2016
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
