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  • What is Conjunctivitis?
    Could your child’s itchy, red eye be pink eye? “Pink eye” are two words that no parent loves hearing but it’s one of the most common eye problems to affect both Read more
  • Signs Your Child May Have Asthma
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
  • Does My Child Have a Cold?
    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
  • Baby Proofing Your Home
    When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can take the best Read more
  • How to Stop a Nosebleed
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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

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