As your little ones grow, their immune systems are constantly evolving. That's why it's important as a parent to do everything you can to make sure they're staying healthy. Here are some things your local kids' physicians would recommend to keep your child's immune system healthy. Healthy Diet The best way to be healthy is by making sure that you're eating healthy, nutritious, clean foods [...]
Over the years, pediatric medical staff have seen the technology they use become more advanced. This has played a big part in keeping children alive - according to the World Health Organization, the number of deaths of children under the age of 5 has halved over the course of the decade-plus between 2000 and 2017. How has pediatric technology improved over that span of time? [...]
You might think every pediatrician is the same, but that's far from the case. According to Modern Pediatrics, there are at least 20 different sub-specializations of pediatricians, not to mention experience and other factors. If you're looking for the best pediatrician, here's what you need to know about how they differ. Types of Pediatricians When you're looking for a doctor, you always want to make [...]
Finding underarm hair on your third grader can be confusing, and parents often don’t have answers when their thirteen your old asks when they should start puberty. While there are age parameters of when children should be starting puberty, most parents are surprised to find out that the earliest and latest ages to begin pubescence is younger and older than most assume. What’s Normal? For [...]
Going gluten-free isn’t a trendy diet for everyone. Gluten allergies are real and another name for them is celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder affects 1% of the population. For children specifically, 1 in 130 will be diagnosed with celiac disease. When someone with celiac disease consumes gluten, they can damage their small intestine. But how can parents know if their child has a gluten allergy? [...]
While cigarette smoking for teenagers is at an all-time low, a new and addictive trend is skyrocketing with the youth—Juul. But what is Juul? Is it harmful? And why are middle and high schoolers so attracted to this form of e-cigarette? What is Juul? Juuls are e-cigarettes that use nicotine salts from leaf tobacco. Unlike other bulky vape pens, they come in very small, colorful [...]
An immunization is the process of making a person resistant to an infectious disease. Immunizations are done to keep the general public safe and healthy. They are especially important in school settings as children are in close proximity of one another for 8 hours a day. Small children, especially, are susceptible to illnesses and infections because their immune systems do not fully develop until they [...]
It’s scary when newborns get sick. They can’t tell you what’s wrong so you’re quite at a loss as to how to react or what to do. Luckily, here are a few tips to send some help your way. Read on to find out how you can manage a sick baby. Be Prepared Watch out for the symptoms. Know what they mean. Is your child [...]
It’s not often easy to tell a common cold from the flu in children. Here are a few tips to help you find out what you’re dealing with. Symptoms Both the flu and the cold are respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They are contagious. However, they aren’t the same. Colds may often last for about seven to ten days while a flu may last for [...]
When your child is suffering from allergies, it can be difficult to find solutions that don’t involve the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. When you’re searching for answers to helping your child cope with either season, dietary, or other types of allergies, consider these drug-free options: Saline Rinses and Sprays Rinsing the nostrils is one of the best ways to prevent the problems that [...]
