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Keep Your Playpen Safe
posted: Mar. 30, 2018.
When you are not able to watch your child closely, many moms or dads will place their child in a playpen. While you might think this is a safe place Read more -
Packing Healthy Lunches for Your Kids
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
Are you always packing your kid’s lunchbox with the same old boring foods? When it comes to your child’s school life, you may be concerned with your child’s eating habits. Read more -
Immunizations: Are they safe for my baby?
posted: Feb. 07, 2018.
Despite all of the research supporting the effectiveness of immunizations, many parents still question the safety of vaccines for their little ones. Will they protect my infant from serious disease? Read more -
Understanding the Symptoms of Colic
posted: Jan. 16, 2018.
All babies cry, it is their way of telling you that they’re hungry, wet, or tired. However, if your baby has colic, they may cry all the time. So how Read more -
Making the Switch from the Bottle to the Cup
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
Making the switch from bottle to sippy cup may seem like a lost cause, but with tips from your pediatrician, you can easily transition your child. If you are ready Read more -
Establishing Healthy Eating Habits for Young Children
posted: Dec. 15, 2017.
Too often, children fall into unhealthy routines when it comes to eating. These habits can jeopardize their long-term overall health, potentially leading to serious complications later in life. In fact, Read more -
Wean Your Child Off Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Most young children use a pacifier or suck on their thumb or fingers. Sucking is a natural instinct for an infant and often sticks around as a comforting habit into Read more -
Kids and Pets
posted: Nov. 03, 2017.
Raising your children with pets provides a great opportunity for learning, nurturing, and building healthy relationship skills that will benefit your children for the rest of their lives. With help Read more -
What Parents Should Know About Teething
posted: Oct. 16, 2017.
Teething is an important part of your baby’s development. Although it can be an irritable time for your baby, there are many ways you can help ease the pain. Most Read more -
Puberty: Getting Through Hormonal Changes
posted: Oct. 04, 2017.
Everyone goes through puberty, but everyone reacts differently to the hormonal changes. Typically, puberty begins in every person some time after the age of eight. This is the transition from childhood Read more -
Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis
posted: Sep. 18, 2017.
It isn’t easy to spot the symptoms of meningitis, as many people confuse the early signs and symptoms with the flu. Meningitis signs and symptoms may develop over several hours or Read more -
Keeping your Sleeping Baby Safe
posted: Aug. 15, 2017.
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: Aug. 01, 2017.
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: Jul. 17, 2017.
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
posted: Jul. 05, 2017.
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
posted: Jun. 15, 2017.
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
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