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  • Keeping your Sleeping Baby Safe

    posted: Jan. 16, 2018.

    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: Jan. 03, 2018.

    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: Dec. 15, 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: Dec. 04, 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: Nov. 13, 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
  • Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons

    posted: Nov. 01, 2017.

    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: Oct. 13, 2017.

    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
  • Appendicitis in Children

    posted: Oct. 04, 2017.

    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: Sep. 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: Sep. 06, 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: Aug. 15, 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: Aug. 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: Jul. 17, 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: Jul. 05, 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: Jun. 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: Jun. 02, 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