Caring for sick children is a huge responsibility. Parents and other caregivers can often wind up stressed out, burned out, and overwhelmed during the course of caring for sick children. If this happens, North Phoenix pediatricians may recommend that caregivers attend support groups for parents with sick children. A Common Understanding Support groups put parents in touch with others who are caring for sick children. [...]
Pediatricians in Phoenix, Arizona, are bound by similar reporting laws as most pediatric doctors across the United States. While these pediatric doctors routinely see sick children in their offices, they may also see children who are victims of abuse or neglect, or children whose health concerns may be part of a wider, serious threat to public health and safety. Reporting laws exist to benefit public [...]
You know the scenario well: it’s time for your child’s physical, or school immunizations, or your children are sick. You sit in the waiting area going over the questions that you want to ask the family physician in Phoenix. But by the time the appointment is over, once again you’ve forgotten to ask those questions you’ve always meant to ask your family physician in Phoenix. [...]
It seems like a cliché, but don’t be amazed to find yourself saying “eat your vegetables,” while your child makes a face and says “yuck.” Don’t worry you’re not the only parent dealing with a picky eater. Read on for a few helpful tips from your Happy Valley Pediatricians on how to encourage your children to eat their vegetables. Studies show that most children have [...]
