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Monthly Archives: August 2016

Well baby check milestones

2016-08-31T16:04:42-07:00August 31st, 2016|Blog|

With the birth of a new baby, comes new responsibilities, sleepless nights and dozens of doctor visits. You can lighten your load, and save yourself a few crying moments, by taking your child to the pediatrician at the appointed time. Babies are born with a schedule. From the minute they enter the world, it is your job to ensure their health and safety, by keeping [...]

The difference between a healthy fever and a dangerous one

2016-08-25T16:03:02-07:00August 25th, 2016|Blog|

All fevers are not bad fevers; in fact, a normal temperature for your baby is 97.1 to 100 Fahrenheit. A fever is an indicator that something is wrong, your child is coming down with a bug, is teething or something serious is taking place. As a concerned parent, you need to know what to look for if you suspect your child has a high fever. [...]

7 Fun and Free Outdoor Activities for Kids

2016-08-17T16:45:35-07:00August 17th, 2016|Blog|

Here in Phoenix, we enjoy beautiful weather year round. While this can be extremely beneficial for encouraging kids to play outdoors and soak up the sunshine, sometimes it can be difficult to come up with fun activities that will entertain and engage your kids without costing money. If you're struggling to find a way to entertain your child during the warmer months, here are 7 [...]

Appropriate exercise for school aged kids

2016-08-05T10:15:56-07:00August 5th, 2016|Blog|

The increase in obesity pandemic among children aged 6-18 has reached to a whopping 16 percent in the United States. Apart from the unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and activity is one of the major reasons for weight gain and health problems. Pediatricians recommend parents to keep their child physically active to ensure they are in good health. It is a universal fact that exercising [...]