Summer has arrived, and many children will be attending camp for the upcoming months. Families tend to get caught up in all the excitement and preparation—buying insect repellent, sunscreen, etc. They sometimes forget one important activity that needs to be checked off the list in advance: physicals. What Happens at a Physical? At a physical, your child’s pediatrician is going to check the following: height [...]
Should you be putting sunscreen on your baby this summer? The answer depends on the age. Younger than 6 months Babies younger than 6 months should NOT wear sun screen. Instead, parents should employ other methods of sun protection such as: Keeping them out of direct sunlight Protective clothing Hats with brims Sunglasses Older than 6 Months If your baby is 6 months or older, [...]
School’s out and the summer’s here. Like every year, Pediatrix wants to provide parents and guardians with helpful tips to keep their children safe in the pool. Quick Facts In the U.S., drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer a phone. Of all preschoolers who drown, 70% are in [...]
Often, parents only have minutes to decide if their child needs medical attention. In a perfect world, we’d be able to take our children to the hospital for every sore and bruise. On one hand, hospitals are expensive, even with insurance. On the other hand, your child’s life is worth more than any hospital bill. Here’s how to know when your child needs an ER [...]
Needles, shots, immunizations, vaccinations, and all of the above can be scary experiences for children. Even some adults are uncomfortable with sharp metal poking through their skin. Taking your child to the doctor for immunizations can often lead to crying fits. There are ways to comfort your child before and during their shot. Before Explain Talk openly and honestly to your child about vaccinations and [...]
A parent’s decision to homeschool is personal and often backed by evidence showing that homeschooled students excel at higher rates than students at, for example, public school. Homeschooling can begin earlier than kindergarten or first grade, though. Do Children Need Preschool? Studies that show children with working parents benefit from preschool because they learn concepts such as numbers, letters, and shapes. Preschool helps children become [...]
Much of what your child learns is through hearing. That’s why it can be quite frightening when a parent discovers their child needs a hearing aid. From birth to three years, babies are learning speech and language. This development is natural; it cannot be taught. If your child has hearing loss, pursuing a consistent hearing method is vital. Often, that method is hearing aids. What [...]
Technology is a fact of life in modern culture, and there’s no question that devices, including cell phones and video game systems, affect our children. As with most things, there are pros and cons.. Technology Pros Education and imagination have been positively influenced. Games, devices, and software have been developed to improve most areas of modern life including academics, physical skills, communication, health, and social [...]
For many children, their first vision screening happens at their elementary school. Studies show that these screenings are crucial for adolescents, but research is also finds that they’re not enough. School Vision Screening Pros Optometry students are encouraged to set up school vision screenings in their community. This is because the fourth most prevalent class of disability are vision problems, and 80% of what children [...]
“Don’t eat spicy food!” your grandmother may have screamed at you as you prepared to feed your newborn. Those who are older always seem wiser, so you may have asked yourself: “Will spicy food...make my milk spicy?” When you’ve just had a baby, you don’t have the time and energy to peruse through books and figure out what’s a myth and what’s a fact. There [...]
