Now that fall is here, we are all about to enter into one of the most exciting times of the year (the holiday season) but also one of the most difficult times of year with cold and flu season. As any parent knows, this is...
There is no end to the different medical concerns and illnesses that can impact your new baby. As a parent this can be very overwhelming as you stay on the lookout for different signs and symptoms of sickness. One of the more common conditions that parents should be on the...
Babies spit up. Plain and simple. This is a very normal and healthy behavior in most babies as they start to grow and develop. Typically, this “spitting up” starts to subside around age 6-8 months. Most babies have normal “spitting up” or reflux, and while in some more...
We all know that it is important to get our daily dose of vitamins. However, the majority of people today aren’t getting all of the vitamins they need, and they are definitely not getting enough of certain vitamins. However, you may be surprised by what specific vitamin most people are lacking—and...
There are many parents of newborns who have questions about their babies and about all of the unique quirks and mannerisms that their babies have. Some of the many questions that we as pediatricians tend to get about babies has to do with hiccups. Most parents...
As most people know, we are currently in the middle of “flu season.” However, while most people know that you are more likely to catch the flu during this time of year, most people don’t know where they are more likely to catch the flu. As a...
As every parent knows, there is nothing as heartbreaking as having a sick child. It can be so difficult to see your child in pain—and every parent will want to do whatever they can to help their child feel better. While antibiotics are common treatments...
School is back in session for kids all around the country, and while this not only means it is time to get back to class, activities, and carpools, it is also time for flu season. Flu season starts in the fall, and for kids who...
As most parents know, there are very few challenges quite like potty training. While some kids grasp potty training quite quickly and easily, there are still many that struggle with this concept, mostly at night. Bedwetting is extremely common not only in kids that are...
Asthma is one of the most common, and unfortunately the most difficult condition to impact children today. Childhood asthma occurs when the lungs and the airways in the body are easily inflamed when exposed to certain outside triggers. This can make breathing extremely difficult and...