It is time for flu vaccines again! Flu season is around the corner and it is almost time to get your child’s annual flu vaccine. As we start…
The reappearance of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles is not the only significant and preventable health threat facing our families in the U.S. today. Antibiotic resistance is a…
Managing Bedtime and Sleeping Problems Families often have problems getting a child to go to bed. Some children may cry and fuss at bedtime. Others awaken at night…
Generic name: diphenhydramine When to Use: Allergic reactions, hives, itching, and/or nasal allergies. *No proven benefit has been found for use as a treatment for the common cold….
Pregnancy Loss, Still Birth, Infant Death For those grieving a pregnancy loss, still birth, death of an infant due to prematurity or SIDS, we encourage you to consider…
Breakfast Is your teen up late with homework, slow to get moving in the morning, hurrying out the door at the last minute and skipping breakfast? Many teens…
A new baby is supposed to bring families together in celebration. Navigating this stage during a pandemic has been more nerve-racking for some new parents. Below are some…
Car Seat Guidelines for Babies, Children & Adolescents Guidelines for car seat use change based on your child’s age, weight, and height. Different manufacturers have different weight restrictions…
Colds, Congestion and Cough in Children Background Most children will have 4-6 colds (viral infections of the nose and throat) each year in their first few years (maybe…
The following is a contract for adolescent drivers and their parents courtesy of a “Dear Ann Landers” column printed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 6/29/2002. This was one…
What is Croup? Croup is one of the most common viral infections we see in children. It is characterized by swelling and irritation around the vocal cords. This…
As a new parent, your ears are attuned to every sound that your baby makes. The ooos and aaaaas of cooing and the giggles you elicit are so…
Heat and the Athlete: Preventing Dehydration in Youth Sports Summer sports camps and team practices keep kids (and their parents) busy through the season. As the temperatures rise…
Fluoride Fluoride is essential for the proper growth of teeth and strength of enamel. Fluoride toothpastes are recommended when a child will not swallow large amounts of toothpaste….
Preventing and Treating Diaper Rash When the summer heat and humidity cause cheeks to turn red and sweaty, sometimes little bottoms turn red, as well. Diaper rash is…
Diarrhea in Children Diarrhea refers to frequent (greater than six per day) loose stools. Gastroenteritis (intestinal infection that causes diarrhea and sometimes belly pain, vomiting and/or fever) is…
Burping Babies Whether breast or bottle feeding, babies swallow air, some more than others. Attempt to burp your baby once or twice during feedings. He may not always…
General Principles for Disciplining Children Discipline is teaching a child about limits, expectations, responsibilities, developing self-control, confidence and learning to control impulses and frustration. While punishment is sometimes…