The reappearance of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles is not the only significant and preventable health threat facing our families… Read More ›
Managing Bedtime and Sleeping Problems Families often have problems getting a child to go to bed. Some children may cry… Read More ›
Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth, Infant Death For those grieving a pregnancy loss, still birth, death of an infant due to… Read More ›
Breakfast Is your teen up late with homework, slow to get moving in the morning, hurrying out the door at… Read More ›
Car Seat Guidelines for Babies, Children & Adolescents Guidelines for car seat use change based on your child’s age, weight,… Read More ›
Colds, Congestion and Cough in Children Background Most children will have 4-6 colds (viral infections of the nose and throat)… Read More ›
The following is a contract for adolescent drivers and their parents courtesy of a “Dear Ann Landers” column printed in… Read More ›
What is Croup? Croup is one of the most common viral infections we see in children. It is characterized by… Read More ›
As a new parent, your ears are attuned to every sound that your baby makes. The ooos and aaaaas of… Read More ›
Heat and the Athlete: Preventing Dehydration in Youth Sports Summer sports camps and team practices keep kids (and their parents)… Read More ›
Fluoride Fluoride is essential for the proper growth of teeth and strength of enamel. Fluoride toothpastes are recommended when a… Read More ›
Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash When the summer heat and humidity cause cheeks to turn red and sweaty, sometimes little… Read More ›
Diarrhea in Children Diarrhea refers to frequent (greater than six per day) loose stools. Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection that causes diarrhea… Read More ›
Burping Babies Whether breast or bottle feeding, babies swallow air, some more than others. Attempt to burp your baby once… Read More ›
General Principles for Disciplining Children Discipline is teaching a child about limits, expectations, responsibilities, developing self-control, confidence and learning to… Read More ›
To say that parental divorce is a hard life experience for children to navigate is an understatement. We have compiled… Read More ›
Types of earaches in children There are 3 things that typically account for ear pain in children. “Swimmer’s Ear” or… Read More ›
Different than normal dry skin, eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a medical condition common among infants and children. Eczema is a… Read More ›