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Ear Infections in Children
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

Does an ear infection automatically warrant seeing a pediatrician? Here’s what you should know… Your child is dealing with an ear infection for the first time and just like when they Read more
Does My Child Have a UTI?
posted: Jan. 05, 2022.

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read more
Know the Warning Signs of Prediabetes
posted: Nov. 17, 2021.

Diabetes is on the rise, and not just in adults. More and more children in the US are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes used to be Read more
Does My Child Have a Concussion?
posted: Nov. 08, 2021.

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs as a result of a blow to the head. Since concussions can be serious, it’s important that you’re able to recognize Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 19, 2021.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: May 04, 2021.

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.

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
When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.

All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it Read more
Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
posted: Jan. 08, 2021.

Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read more
Your Child and Chicken Pox
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.

You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read more
Treating Sports Injuries
posted: Jun. 04, 2019.

Your child's sports injury can be treated just as your injury was. Or, can it? Your pediatrician knows that a child's body is still developing, responding differently to acute and Read more
Keep Your Playpen Safe
posted: Feb. 07, 2018.

When you are not able to watch your child closely, many moms or dads will place their child in a playpen. While you might think this is a safe place Read more
Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons
posted: Apr. 03, 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