• posted: Feb. 07, 2018
• Child Safety,  Playpen Safety,  Playpen,  Kid Safety

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

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018
• Nutrition,  Healthy Eating

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

• posted: Jan. 03, 2018
• Potty Training

Saying goodbye to diapers is one of the milestones that parents look forward to the most. Kids are also generally excited about wearing “big kid underwear,” as well. Typically, most Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Bottle,  Tooth Decay,  Pediatric Dentistry

You might think that your child can’t develop tooth decay when their teeth have not grown in yet, but they can. Tooth decay in infants and very young children is Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2017
• Immunizations,  Vaccinations

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

• posted: Nov. 15, 2017
• Baby Care,  Infants,  Colic

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

• 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