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
Delayed Opening
- posted: Jan. 04, 2018
Due to inclement weather we will be opening both offices late today. The offices will open at 10:30am. If you had an appointment scheduled between 8:30-10:30 today please call and reschedule. Read More
Appendicitis in Children
- posted: Jan. 03, 2018
Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If 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
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
Medication Recall
- posted: Aug. 29, 2017
Check your child's vitamins! Several types of liquid medications including multivitamins, Vitamin D drops, stool softeners and one antihistamine have been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination. If your child 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
Kids and Bedwetting: When Should I Be Concerned?
- posted: Aug. 01, 2017
Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read More
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