Pediatrix Blog

We say it all the time: get some exercise! Go play outside! Fall sports give our kids a great opportunity to do just that, while developing social skills and learning values like teamwork, healthy competition, and discipline. In the spirit [...]

How do Bill and Melinda Gates handle technology with their kids? If you think they were plugged into Microsoft products from infancy, you would be incorrect. Like those of us who aren't billionaire tech giants, Bill and Melinda apparently don't [...]

How do you start the school year healthy? Well-rested and Well-fed It helps to start establishing routines before the first day of classes, such as adhering to a regular sleep schedule and eating a healthy breakfast daily. The fewer changes [...]

During the morning rush, it can be easy to forget the most important meal of the day. However, breakfast is a really important part of your daily routine. Eating Breakfast Improves Academic Performance Research shows that eating breakfast every day [...]

As kids go back to school, it's time for a review of backpack safety. Heavy or improperly worn backpacks can cause pain and injury. What Type of School Bag is Safest? The best backpack distributes weight evenly, comes with wide, [...]

Parent and caretaker education is our greatest tool when it comes to preventing hot car deaths, especially in Arizona. Still, two preventable deaths have occurred so far this summer. Child welfare advocates have proposed laws written to help parents avert [...]

Did you know foodborne illnesses increase during the summer? It's the peak of grilling season in the U.S. You might be hitting backyard pool parties around Phoenix, or you might be visiting family out-of-state. Either way, outdoor meals require you [...]