• posted: Nov. 03, 2017
• Bottle,  Sippy Cup,  Weaning

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

• posted: Oct. 16, 2017
• Nutrition,  Healthy Eating

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

• posted: Oct. 04, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Thumb Sucking

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

• posted: Sep. 15, 2017
• Common Cold,  Allergies

Your child is sneezing, coughing and congested. Is it the common cold? Is it seasonal allergies? What is the best way to give them relief from these symptoms? Allergies and colds Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2017
• Pets

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

• posted: Aug. 15, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Teething

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

• posted: Aug. 01, 2017
• Puberty

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

• posted: Jul. 17, 2017
• Sick Child

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

• posted: Jul. 05, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Nail Care

  When it comes to caring for your baby, nail care is often overlooked. In the first few months of life, you may not be too worried about caring for your Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2017
• Baby Care,  Safety,  Infant

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

• posted: Jun. 02, 2017
• Tanning,  Adolescents,  Skin Cancer

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

• posted: May 16, 2017
• Sick Children

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

• posted: May 02, 2017
• Baby 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

• posted: Apr. 18, 2017
• Nose Bleeds

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

• posted: Apr. 03, 2017
• Poisons,  Safety

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

• posted: Mar. 15, 2017
• Poper Hygiene,  Washing Hands

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