As summer days come to an end, parents should begin preparing for their children to head back to school. This time of year is always hectic as parents have to work through a long to-do list, which includes such things as visits to pediatricians for physicals, shopping for new school supplies and clothing, making a new schedule and figuring out what to pack for lunch. [...]
Parents are often anxious to begin feeding their kids solid foods, with many actually starting a little too soon. Generally, pediatricians in Anthem AZ and other areas throughout the country recommend that babies exclusively drink breast milk or formula up until six months of age. After that time, solid foods can then be introduced. If your baby has reached six months, and you have decided [...]
When a child comes down with an illness, the immediate reaction of parents, schools and daycare providers is to keep them home so as to prevent spreading germs to others. While the decision to keep a child home sick is normally pretty easy, it is often difficult for parents to decide when their child is healthy enough to return to school. The amount of time [...]
