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What Should I Do for My Child’s Fever?

When your child is sick, it can be difficult to know what to do. When your child has a fever, it can be especially scary, because a fever may indicate Read More

Behavioral Health and Your Child

Children exhibit all kinds of interesting behaviors. Many of these behaviors are normal boundary testing, showing independence, and other healthy milestones you want to see. Children can also exhibit behaviors you Read More

Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma

Need help controlling your child’s asthma symptoms? Your pediatrician can help. We know that seeing your child cough, wheeze and have trouble taking a full breath can be more than a Read More

Does Your Child Need a School Physical?

When your child begins school, it’s time for your child to begin having school physicals by a pediatrician. School physicals are a great way to help ensure the continuing health Read More

What Happens at Child Wellness Checkups?

Find out more about well-child checkups and why they are crucial for your child’s health. From the moment your baby is born, you want to give them everything. You also want Read More

The Importance of Behavioral Health and Children

Is your child acting up? Here’s how a pediatrician can help. Poor grades, fighting with others, lashing out at parents—If you find yourself dealing with these issues, no doubt you’re concerned Read More

The Importance of Children's Nutrition

Make sure your child is following a healthy, balanced diet. One in 5 school children is considered obese in the US. So, how do we stop these statistics from getting any Read More

Helping Your Child Deal With Minor Illnesses or Injuries

Here’s your first-aid guide on how to care for minor childhood injuries. In a perfect world, your child would never get injured, sick, or hurt; unfortunately, this just isn’t 100 percent Read More

Ear Infections in Children

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

The Importance Of Well-Child Care Visits

A healthy child begins with the right doctor. A pediatrician can help you and your child make the best and most informed decisions regarding their health. It’s important to have Read More

Peanut Allergies in Children

In the past 15 years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the number of children with peanuts allergies, so it goes without saying that most parents are worried about giving Read More

Does My Child Have a UTI?

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

Food Poisoning in Children

Food poisoning isn’t just a problem that impacts adults. It can also affect children, too. While, as a parent, you may be used to dealing with vomiting or diarrhea, food Read More

Your Baby and Cradle Cap

Noticing rough, scaly patches of skin on your newborn’s scalp? If so, this is a sign of cradle cap. This condition (also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis) is fairly common Read More

Does My Child Need Glasses?

We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read More

Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D

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

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