• 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

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. 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. 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

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015

The sun is out for summer; make sure you don’t head out without your sunscreen!  UV radiation from the sun causes the three major forms of skin cancer.  In order Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015

Recent studies show that teenagers with chronic physical or mental health conditions are more likely to not finish high school or college.  They are more likely to be unemployed and Read More

• posted: May 13, 2015

Welcome to the Blog of Premier Pediatrics Whether your child is an existing patient or you’re searching for a pediatrician in the Brighton, CO area, we’re excited you are here. With Read More