It often feels like flu season and the winter holidays are always on a collision course. Getting sick, coming down with the flu, or feeling under the weather are very common during the winter season, especially for children, but all is not lost. All it takes is a few very simple habits that will help your child stay healthy during the winter and reduce the [...]
Children are bound to run into various illnesses as they grow up. Kids enjoy touching everything, and toddlers still learn through taste and feeling textures. Placing children in daycare or school exposes them to various other illnesses as their immune system strengthens. Here are some of the most common diseases pediatricians say to watch for. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Blisters or sores on the [...]
The flu can hit kids hard, especially if they have a compromised immune system or are younger than five years old, according to the CDC. The same study found that children up to the age of five and adults over the age of 65 are at a higher risk of getting a more severe case of the flu. As a parent, it's tough to see [...]
It's a common observation that young children seem to catch colds much more frequently than adults. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, the average preschooler can expect to get six to eight colds per year, while adults only average two to four colds annually. You may be asking your child's pediatrics team why this is the case. There are several reasons why [...]
Parents want to do everything they can to ensure their children have the best future. This includes enrolling them in the best possible schools and ensuring they live a full and complete life. However, many parents need help understanding just how important a kid's physician is and how the physician they select can impact their child's future. Here are some of the different ways that [...]
Being a new parent can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. There's a lot of information that you have to take in and remember, especially if this is your first child. Medical care provided by a newborn care physician is extremely important to ensure your new baby is healthy and hits their developmental milestones. Here's some information that you need to know in [...]
Unfortunately, many children miss out on routine vaccines that can help protect them from getting sick. According to the WHO, 21 million children didn't receive a routine vaccine in 2022. There may be certain medical-related circumstances that prevent your child from getting vaccinated, but if your child is healthy, it's important to make sure that they're keeping up on their routine vaccinations to prevent serious [...]
When your child is born, one of the first things that you think of is that you want them to be happy. It can be hard to see them go from being a cheerful child to someone in discomfort with the world around them. According to SAMHSA, roughly half of the time, a child will show signs of a mental health disorder before they turn [...]
ADHD, short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is becoming more common nationwide. According to Brookings, around 6.8% of kids aged 3-17 are diagnosed with ADHD. Many parents wonder if specific behavioral issues also stem from a child having this disorder. Here’s how children may be diagnosed with ADHD. Pediatrician The first step is often to head to the pediatrician. A pediatrics doctor will speak with [...]
The world is moving at a fast pace. Children are living in a completely different world than many of us grew up in and this has led to an increased mental health problem among our youth. According to SAMHSA, one in six children has experienced a major depressive episode. It's important to teach your child self-care and ensure your child has routine child wellness checks [...]
