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  • What to Do When Your Child Has a Fever

    posted: May 31, 2018.

    Your child awoke in the middle of the night complaining that they didn’t feel well. Your first reaction is to put your hand up to their forehead to see if Read more
  • Signs Your Child May Have Diabetes

    posted: May 15, 2018.

    You disinfect their toys. You make sure they wash their hands. You keep them from putting odd things they find in their mouths. You do everything you can to keep Read more
  • Common Pediatric Eye Problems

    posted: May 02, 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
  • Keeping your Sleeping Baby Safe

    posted: Apr. 17, 2018.

    Your child’s safety is your responsibility, even when your baby is sleeping.Your pediatrician is available to provide you with helpful tips to keep your baby safe while he or she is Read more
  • Teens & Tanning: Why the Risks Far Outweigh the Benefits

    posted: Apr. 03, 2018.

    As the skin cancer rate continues to rise, many of us can’t help but wonder why people continue to expose themselves to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A tan, whether it’s Read more
  • Does My Child Have a Cold?

    posted: Mar. 13, 2018.

    Colds may be common, but that does not mean caring for your child’s cold is easy. To help your little one feel better, your pediatrician is available to offer tips Read more
  • How to Stop a Nosebleed

    posted: Feb. 20, 2018.

    While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm. Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to 10 years, and will often stop Read more
  • Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons

    posted: Feb. 06, 2018.

    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
  • Proper Hand Washing Methods

    posted: Jan. 16, 2018.

    One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing.  Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash their hands, which Read more
  • Symptoms of Whooping Cough

    posted: Dec. 15, 2017.

    When your child is sick, it can take a toll on not only them, put you as a parent. Your pediatrician is available to help you restore the health of your Read more
  • Mono: Symptoms and Prevention

    posted: Dec. 04, 2017.

    Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read more
  • Treating a Cut

    posted: Nov. 13, 2017.

    A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of their world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes and cuts Read more
  • Healthy Eating Options for Busy Families

    posted: Nov. 01, 2017.

    Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families and making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. With a little organization, you Read more
  • Parents: Protect Your Children from Burns

    posted: Oct. 13, 2017.

    From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns are some of Read more
  • Does My Child Have a Vision Problem?

    posted: Oct. 04, 2017.

    As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms as an indication he or she Read more
  • Childhood Obesity: Helpful Tips for Parents of Overweight Children

    posted: Sep. 15, 2017.

    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