Many dangers seem to be lurking in unexpected places when you have children. From childhood diseases to accidents and even paralysis, it seems that there is always a parent going through a difficult situation. None seems as tragic as sudden cardiac death. This is a sudden death usually occurring while your teen is playing sports. It is very rare, but very real. Most teens who [...]
When your children are getting enrolled in school, the most important thing you will do for them is to get them a back to school physical. Don't wait until the last minute as time slots will fill up fast, and you want to get all their immunizations and paperwork done with time to spare. Your child's back to school physical is the perfect time to [...]
You love it when your kids are healthy and happy. As a parent you will want to do everything in your power to keep your kids healthy. You probably find yourself asking what can you do to help prevent them from getting every germ and virus that is floating around out there. Children are all different. Some kids never seem to pick up anything, while [...]
Children of all ages need vaccines and should be up-to-date on all of them. It's easy enough when they're babies, and you take them in for routine checkups that include those initial immunizations. As your kids grow older it may get more confusing as to which vaccines need boosters and when immunizations are needed again. At Pediatrix, we have you covered. As soon as your [...]
Your kids keep you going all day long. Whether it's at home, school, or someplace else, their energy seems boundless. When the day is coming to a close and you want them to settle down before bedtime, often you may encounter a struggle. As early child care and development shows, children are all different. Some will sit happily watching a movie, while others can't stop [...]
You may be thinking that your kids are healthy and well-adjusted, until you start comparing them to other kids. Parents, in particular, will give you all kinds of advice about every child-related topic under the sun and leave you thoroughly confused and questioning everything you thought you knew about raising a little human being. So often, you hear all sorts of opinions about what kind [...]
One of the biggest concerns that parents face with their kids is the lack of physical activity many of them are experiencing with each passing year. It's one thing to be sitting quietly in school, learning. It's another to be doing nothing else but watching TV, playing video games, and playing on a smartphone or tablet. With the onset of digital devices that go everywhere [...]
Don't you just love the feel of a newborn baby? Their skin is so soft and new, so perfect. You're hoping their skin stays that beautiful forever. As babies grow into toddlers and young children, even they can start to experience problems with their skin. To ensure soft skin for a lifetime, start early with skin care! Inevitably, children will experience scrapes, bruises, cuts, and [...]
When you have kids, you know there's always something going on. If it isn't a school event, then there is an after-school happening, or a party they've been invited to. Weekdays are busy, and weekends seem to be filled to the brim with activities, too. When the time comes for your little ones to be enrolled in school, you should be aware of some must-have [...]
Before you know it, the warm weather will be upon us once again. Swimming is one of the best and most popular activities that kids crave all summer long. But, before you take the pool cover off, or let your kids go to local pools, know your water safety so you can pass it along to your kids. Here are some water safety tips to [...]
