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  • 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
  • The Importance of Well Child Visits

    posted: Jul. 03, 2018.

    The number one goal of parents is to make sure their little ones are healthy and have the best quality of life possible. Of course, this means having a pediatrician Read more
  • The Importance of Nutrition in Your Child's Health

    posted: Jun. 19, 2018.

    Your child is growing by leaps and bounds, so it should go without saying that the foods they consume can provide ample energy and fuel their mind and body, or Read more
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • When a Sore Throat Interrupts Your Child's Health

    posted: Sep. 06, 2017.

    In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read more
  • How to Tell the Difference between Sinusitis and a Cold

    posted: Aug. 15, 2017.

    Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa, as the symptoms of a cold and a sinus infection can be quite similar to each other because the Read more