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It’s Time to Play! But First, A Sports Physical

It’s Time to Play! But First, A Sports Physical
Scheduling a sports physical for your child is one of the best moves you can make to avoid injury and help your child get the most from their sport. Here’s what happens during a sports physical and why these medical exams are so important.
Mar 5th, 2026
A Parent’s Guide to Toy Safety This Holiday Season

A Parent’s Guide to Toy Safety This Holiday Season
Getting new toys is part of the magic of Christmas, but unfortunately, toys aren’t always as safe as they look. Taking some extra time to consider toys before purchasing them is a smart way to reduce potential hazards and enhance holiday cheer.
Dec 1st, 2025
Big Changes Babies Make Around 6 Months

Big Changes Babies Make Around 6 Months
A baby’s main job is to grow, and as a parent, it’s important to know what to expect. Here, learn some of the big changes babies make at the half-year mark and why regular wellness visits are so critical.
Oct 20th, 2025
When Should Kids Get Sports Physicals?

When Should Kids Get Sports Physicals?
Sports physicals play an important role in keeping your child safe and healthy during sports season and beyond. Here’s why it’s better to schedule that exam sooner rather than later.
Sep 24th, 2025
The Hidden Signs of Ear Infections

The Hidden Signs of Ear Infections
Millions of kids suffer from ear infections every year, and as with any infection, early treatment is important. Here, learn the subtle symptoms that could mean your child has a developing ear infection that needs prompt care.
Jun 1st, 2025
When Picky Eating Signals Something More Serious

When Picky Eating Signals Something More Serious
Picky eating is a common problem, and it’s typically nothing to worry about. But it can cause problems, and it’s sometimes a sign of something more serious. Here’s when to call our office to have your child’s eating habits evaluated.
May 1st, 2025
Why Are My Child's Asthma Symptoms Worse in Spring?

Why Are My Child's Asthma Symptoms Worse in Spring?
For kids, spring means spending more time outdoors playing with friends or participating in sports. For kids with asthma, it’s also a time of increased flare-ups. Here’s why spring can make asthma worse and what you can do to help.
Apr 8th, 2025
6 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Newborn

6 Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Newborn
Newborns may be tiny, but they can have big needs. And they definitely have some special requirements when it comes to giving them the care they need to thrive. Learn some simple steps you can take to prepare your home for your new arrival.
Mar 11th, 2025
7 Questions to Ask at Your Prenatal Meet and Greet

7 Questions to Ask at Your Prenatal Meet and Greet
Prenatal meet and greet visits play an important role in helping you prepare for your baby’s arrival, providing plenty of information and guidance to set your mind at ease. These seven simple questions help you get the most from your upcoming visit.
Feb 9th, 2025

4 Lesser Known Signs of Concussions in Kids
Concussions are serious injuries that can have long-lasting consequences. Early treatment is essential, and that means it’s important to know the symptoms they can cause — including these four less common signs.
Nov 8th, 2024
How to Prepare for Your Child’s Telemedicine Appointment

How to Prepare for Your Child’s Telemedicine Appointment
Telemedicine helps doctors and nurses provide comprehensive, personalized care for your child so you don’t have to leave home when they’re sick. But as with any visit, preparation is key. Here’s how to get ready for your child’s telehealth visit.
Oct 1st, 2024
5 Ways to Help Your Child With Asthma Thrive

5 Ways to Help Your Child With Asthma Thrive
Millions of kids suffer with asthma, experiencing symptoms that range from mild to severe. Here, learn five steps you can take to help your child manage their asthma symptoms and enjoy their lives to the fullest.
Sep 16th, 2024
My Child Keeps Gaining Weight: What Should I Do?

My Child Keeps Gaining Weight: What Should I Do?
Obesity used to be a problem that primarily affected adults, but today, millions of kids are significantly overweight, too. If your child is struggling with managing their weight, here’s how you can help.
Aug 16th, 2024
Recognizing the Signs of ADHD

Recognizing the Signs of ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem for millions of kids, taking a toll on their confidence and their self-esteem. Early management is critical. Here are some of the signs to look for.
Jun 17th, 2024
7 Newborn Care Tips for Every New Parent

7 Newborn Care Tips for Every New Parent
Having a new baby brings a lot of joy, but it can also be a little nerve-racking, especially for first-time parents. These seven simple tips can help you adjust to your new role so you’ll feel like an old hand in no time at all.
Apr 1st, 2024

6 Mental Health Challenges Teens Can Experience
The teen years are a time of dramatic changes, increased responsibility, and shifting expectations as the adult years loom. Not surprisingly, many teens feel overwhelmed. Here are six challenges your teen may be facing — and what you can do to help.
Mar 1st, 2024
Can My Child Play Sports If They Have Asthma?

Can My Child Play Sports If They Have Asthma?
Asthma can affect a child’s life in many ways, but with the right action plan in place, your child can enjoy the same activities as their peers — including sports. Here’s what you can do to help your child stay active and involved.
Feb 1st, 2024
5 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician About Circumcision

5 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician About Circumcision
Circumcision is one of the most common childhood surgical procedures in the United States. If you’re thinking about having your newborn circumcised, you may have some questions. This post addresses some of the most common concerns.
Jan 1st, 2024
Help! My Child Won't Sleep Through the Night

Help! My Child Won't Sleep Through the Night
Sleep is vital for your child’s health — and their growth and development, too. Unfortunately, childhood sleep problems are pretty common. If your child is having trouble sleeping through the night, these simple tips could help.
Sep 1st, 2023
3 Myths About Circumcision Debunked

3 Myths About Circumcision Debunked
The vast majority of American males are circumcised, yet many parents still have questions and concerns about the procedure. Here, learn three myths that might be hampering your decision about whether to have the procedure for your son.
Aug 1st, 2023
5 Health and Wellness Challenges Teens Face

5 Health and Wellness Challenges Teens Face
The teen years are a time of tumult and discovery — and a lot of challenges, too. Recognizing the most common threats to wellness can help you and your teen cope with these issues and avoid negative consequences.
Jul 11th, 2023
4 Signs It's Time to Book an ADHD Screening

4 Signs It's Time to Book an ADHD Screening
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of kids, taking a toll on every aspect of their lives. Fortunately, treatment can help. Here are four signs that could mean it’s time to book a screening for your child.
Jun 1st, 2023
Will My Child Need Lab Tests With a Sports Physical?

Will My Child Need Lab Tests With a Sports Physical?
Sports physicals are important for all student athletes, helping ensure they’re ready to play, they can stay healthy, and they can get the most from their activity. While typically not required, doctors sometimes recommend lab tests. Here’s why.
May 10th, 2023
What's an Asthma Action Plan, and Why Is It Important?

What's an Asthma Action Plan, and Why Is It Important?
Asthma affects millions of kids, making it difficult to breathe and interfering with activities. Asthma action plans help you and your child control their asthma and reduce serious flare-ups. Here’s why your child needs an action plan.
Apr 7th, 2023
7 Things You Can Do to Support Your Teen's Mental Health

7 Things You Can Do to Support Your Teen's Mental Health
Mental health issues are common among adults, and they’re common among teens, too. As a parent, you can play a powerful role in helping your child learn key coping skills and get the treatment they need to feel better. Here are seven things to try.
Mar 10th, 2023
What Is Included in Newborn Care?

What Is Included in Newborn Care?
It’d be great if babies came with instruction booklets. As a parent, you face the nerve-racking task of understanding your infant’s needs and figuring out what you should do to meet those needs. Here’s how newborn care can help.
Feb 9th, 2023
5 Myths and Misconceptions About Childhood Obesity, Debunked

5 Myths and Misconceptions About Childhood Obesity, Debunked
Although it doesn’t seem to get as much attention as adult obesity, childhood obesity poses many of the same health risks to kids affected by it. Here are five common myths that could be preventing your child from getting appropriate treatment.
Jan 18th, 2023
4 Benefits of Telemedicine

4 Benefits of Telemedicine
Telemedicine is like a modern-day version of the old-fashioned house call — but better. If you haven’t tried telemedicine for your child’s medical needs yet, here are four benefits you should know about.
Dec 8th, 2022
How Often Does My Child Need a Physical Exam?

How Often Does My Child Need a Physical Exam?
As an adult, you might only need a physical every couple of years or so. But your child needs physicals more frequently. Here’s how to tell when it's time to schedule your child’s next physical exam to help them stay healthy.
Nov 1st, 2022
What Type of Medication Can Help My Child With ADHD?

What Type of Medication Can Help My Child With ADHD?
ADHD interferes with a child’s ability to succeed in school, with their friends, and sometimes with family members, too. Medication can play a significant role in helping your child manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Oct 9th, 2022
What Will We Talk About at My Prenatal Meet and Greet?

What Will We Talk About at My Prenatal Meet and Greet?
Prenatal visits take place during pregnancy, before your new family member has arrived, so you can get to know your pediatric care team. New parents may be wondering what there is to talk about at a prenatal meet and greet. Here’s your answer.
Sep 13th, 2022
5 Benefits of a Walk-In Clinic

5 Benefits of a Walk-In Clinic
Good health and accidents don’t follow a schedule. Walk-in clinics help kids get the care and treatments they need when it’s most convenient for them — and parents. Here are five ways our walk-in clinic can benefit you, your child, and your family.
Aug 9th, 2022
How Chronic Disease Management Can Keep Your Child Well

How Chronic Disease Management Can Keep Your Child Well
Chronic diseases affect millions of kids, taking a toll on their physical and emotional health as well as their growth and development. Establishing a chronic disease management plan early is essential for helping your child stay healthy and happy.
Jun 1st, 2022
6 Reasons to Consider a Prenatal Meet and Greet

6 Reasons to Consider a Prenatal Meet and Greet
Prenatal meet and greet visits are a great way to prepare for your new addition, offering new and experienced parents a wealth of benefits. If you’re expecting, here are six benefits you should know about these visits.
May 1st, 2022
Understanding the Different Types of ADHD

Understanding the Different Types of ADHD
ADHD affects millions of kids, and it takes a toll on their families, too. Understanding the different types of ADHD can help you recognize the disorder early — and make sure your child’s treatment best fits their unique needs.
Apr 1st, 2022
What’s Causing My Child's Obesity?

What’s Causing My Child's Obesity?
Obesity causes a host of health problems for kids, just as it does with adults. Understanding the underlying cause of your child’s weight issue is the first step in learning how to treat it. Here’s what our team wants parents to know.
Mar 2nd, 2022
How Telemedicine Works

How Telemedicine Works
Telemedicine has grown significantly in popularity recently, and not just for adults. Pediatric care can be administered virtually in many cases, too, saving you the hassle of traveling to the doctor’s office. Here’s how it works.
Feb 1st, 2022
The Importance of Well-Child Visits

The Importance of Well-Child Visits
Annual physicals are important for your health — and routine well-child visits are important for your child’s health, too. Here’s how often your child should have a well visit — and why.
Jan 1st, 2022
Early Signs of ADHD

Early Signs of ADHD
ADHD can dramatically impair a child’s ability to succeed in school, make friends, and feel confident about themselves, but treatment can help. The key is beginning treatment as early as possible. Here are the early ADHD signs to look for.
Dec 6th, 2021
How Much Sleep Do Teenagers Need?

How Much Sleep Do Teenagers Need?
Getting enough sleep is important for your teen’s health and wellness, and it’s also important for school and social success. In this post, learn how much sleep your teen needs and what you can do to help them catch those all-important Zs.
Nov 1st, 2021
Your Child's First Sports Physical: What to Expect

Your Child's First Sports Physical: What to Expect
Team sports offer lots of benefits for kids, including some that go well beyond the playing field. Sports physicals help your child get the most from their sport — and help them avoid serious injuries that can take a toll on their development, too.
Oct 5th, 2021
When Should My Child Get a Flu Shot?

When Should My Child Get a Flu Shot?
Flu season is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to schedule a flu shot for yourself and your eligible family members. If you’re wondering whether your child needs one, too, and when to get it, we have the answers in this post.
Sep 1st, 2021
When Should I Choose the ER instead of the Walk-In Clinic?

When Should I Choose the ER instead of the Walk-In Clinic?
As health care providers, emergency rooms and walk-in clinics both offer important medical treatments. But how do you pick which provider is right for your child’s urgent medical needs? Here’s the guidance you need to make the right choice.
Aug 4th, 2021

What to Expect During Your Child's Sports Physical
Playing sports benefits kids in lots of ways — but it also increases their risk of injury. Having a sports physical is an important part of injury prevention. Here’s what you and your child can expect during your visit.
Jun 16th, 2021

Should I Have My Child Immunized?
Vaccines provide kids with immunity against many serious and even life-threatening illnesses. But despite those benefits, many parents worry about whether to have their child immunized. Here’s what you should know about childhood immunizations.
Apr 15th, 2021

Myths and Facts About Circumcision
For many parents, circumcision is one of the first medical decisions they make for their newborn. Unfortunately, there’s a fair amount of confusion about the pros and cons of circumcision. Here, we clear up three common myths.
Mar 15th, 2021

The Importance of Prenatal Care
Preparing for the birth of your baby is an exciting time — and maybe a little nerve-racking. Here’s how prenatal care and a meet and greet with your child’s pediatrician can help reduce your worries so you enjoy the moment.
Feb 12th, 2021

My Child Has Asthma. Now What?
If your child has been diagnosed with asthma, you might be worried about how to manage the condition. We can help! Our team develops custom action plans to enable kids and parents to manage asthma successfully. Here’s what you can do.
Jan 17th, 2021

Sports Physicals: Why Your Child Needs One
Every fall and winter, millions of kids turn out to play organized sports. If your child is one of them, here’s how having a sports physical can help them stay healthy and even help prevent injuries while they play.
Nov 13th, 2020

Parenting a Child With ADHD
Parenting isn’t easy, and if your child suffers from ADHD, the challenges can be even greater. While there’s no “cure” for ADHD, there are some important things you can do to help your child and yourself. Here’s what you should know.
Oct 13th, 2020

Pediatrics and COVID-19: What You Should Know
Do you know what measures to take to keep your children safe? Coronavirus information is rapidly developing, and it can be challenging to keep up with so many changes. Learn how to keep kids safe by reading more here about pediatrics and COVID-19.
Sep 3rd, 2020