• posted: Sep. 12, 2017

When do I go to Children's Hospital Emergency Department and when is an urgent care enough? This is a question frequently asked by our patients and parents. If you feel Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2017

Many teens and young adults suffer from acne.  This is due to hormonal changes that increase oil production in the skin leading to blockage of hair follicles.  In research studies, Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2016

This has been an unusual year for influenza with a very late start (we are just now seeing a ramp up in influenza). It is not too late to receive Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2015

Reading has been shown to impact children’s speech, language development, and reading  comprehension skills.  Start reading to your children right after they are born and try to find 5-10  minutes to read Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2015

The “Terrible Twos” often last well into the “threes,” or third year of life.  Dealing with a defiant  toddler can be difficult.  Make sure to choose your battles and be consistent. Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2015

Being a new parent is overwhelming and exhausting!  Make sure that when you lie your infant down that you ALWAYS put them on their back.  There should not be pillows, Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2015

Influenza is a sometimes serious but often preventable illness.  It is recommended that children and adolescents of all ages receive the influenza vaccine.  Vaccine supply this year has been sluggish, Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2015

Bullying is common throughout childhood.  Be sure to talk to your kids about the harm of using words and actions against others and keep an open dialogue to help encourage Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2015

Dental hygiene is tied to overall health and should begin with the eruption of the first tooth.  We now recommend using a small smear of fluoridated toothpaste and brushing 1-2 Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2015

Be sure to talk with your teenagers about the risks of substance abuse.  Cigarette and alcohol use among high school students is decreasing, but use of marijuana is increasing.  In Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2015

Children's development can vary, however, if you have concerns that your child is delayed, be sure to bring this up with your pediatrician.  Studies show that when parents have concerns about Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2015

Make eating on-the-go healthier and easier by packing lunches and snacks that your whole family can enjoy.  Package single size servings in rubber containers or baggies for an easy-to-grab snack Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2015

Previous injuries are the number one risk factor for future overuse injuries in athletes.  Whether it was a sprained ankle, shoulder dislocation or history of knee pain, be sure to Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2015

Avoid biting insects and painful, itchy bites by using insect repellant when outdoors.  Repellant with DEET is safe to use in kids who are older than 2 months, and the Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2015

Be sure that EVERYONE on bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller-skates and rollerblades are wearing helmets.  Helmets protect heads of all sizes from skull fractures, brain bleeds and facial injury.  Even if Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2015

School-age children are more likely to gain weight over the summer because computer and TV time typically increase in summer months.  Here are a few ideas to get away from Read More