Many parents want their babies to stay close to them and that is why they sleep with them in the same bed. This is known as co-sleeping where the baby and the parents are in close physical proximity. While parents want their babies to sleep...
Many times, children will only make a visit to their pediatrician when they are very sick or need one of their vaccinations. However, this shouldn’t be the only time that parents take their child to the doctor. There are visits known as well-child checks that...
For many years, people believed that anxiety was a problem that only impacted stressed and over-worked adults. However, medical professionals are finding that anxiety is very prevalent among children, teens, and young adults. This can be understandably concerning for parents. A growing number of children, including...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness, with most children being under the age of 5 who get it. It is usually not very serious; however, it can be very contagious. Below are some of the most common questions parents ask about...
You’ve been noticing your baby is more fussy than normal during feedings and there seem to be little white patches on the baby’s tongue and in her mouth after eating. This is a common finding when a baby has thrush. So, what is thrush, what...
Back to School Doctor Visit Checklist Fall is right around the corner, and for millions of families, that means back-to-school time. However, there are a few things that parents and their kids need to do before they get back to the classroom. One of the most...
While exercise is an important part of a balanced, healthy life for adults, it isn’t so cut and dry when it comes to children. While kids need to be more active and need to spend less time sitting in front of a screen, there are...
Now more than ever, many adults are truly realizing the importance of maintaining their mental health. While 2020 has challenged many adult’s mental health and well-being, adults aren’t the only ones who need to pay close attention to their mental health. Children can also have...
Over the past several years, pediatricians from all over the country have started to notice a change in their young preschool-age children. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of young people in this age range that are overweight, obese or at serious risk of both. While...
As a parent of a young athlete, one of your biggest concerns will be your young player's safety. While sports are a substantial physical and social activity for young people, there are still specific steps that parents should take to make sure that their young...