Pediatrix Blog

As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. That’s why when groups of parents around the country say vaccines may cause autism, you probably stopped to consider the possibility. Before getting into specifics, no, vaccines do not cause [...]

Soda is served nearly everywhere, and when it comes to kids, they never seem to get enough of it. There are good reasons to moderate their intake (and yours!), even when they are teenagers. Weakens bones Kids bones are delicate [...]

It’s a familiar scene: your child slowly atrophies on the couch, slouched, potatoesque, glazed eyes semi-focused on the gadget that darn Santa Claus just had to bring. (Like Santa knows anything about fitness!) You imagine all the other kids are [...]

Childproofing You probably childproof your house and constantly worry that you forgot about some deathtrap. Relax! If you’re worrying, you’re probably on top of things. A quick checklist of potential hazards: electrical outlets hazardous household materials, such as cleaning agents [...]

Proper immunizations for teenagers and young adults is important. As your child grows up, they will come in contact with more people from different walks of life. While this is an excellent opportunity, it also exposes your child to different [...]

Fostering healthy habits while your child is still young Most of our physical and mental health attributes have a deep rooting on our childhood. The food we eat, the medical attention we get and the general care we receive defines [...]

Keeping your kids safe is a full- time job. It’s easy to protect them from obscene content on television, but it’s difficult to protect them from themselves, when they are out of your sight. Athletes suffer from foot fungus, athlete’s [...]