Did you know that school aged kids and teens benefit from well child care too? Visits with a pediatric provider when your children are healthy are just as important as visits when they are sick. Here are 6 reasons why these visits are important and will benefit your child: Growth – Anyone who has recently … continue reading
Below are a few tips for talking with your children about coronavirus to help them with their anxieties. • Don’t be afraid to discuss the coronavirus. Most children will have already heard about the virus or seen people wearing face masks, so parents shouldn’t avoid talking about it. Not talking about something can actually make … continue reading
In case you are wondering, we are in the height of viral illnesses in our community. As pediatricians, we see more RSV, influenza and other respiratory viruses spread through our patients more than any other time of year. Cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throats, and fevers are all the rage this time of year … continue reading
As pediatricians, we spend a good amount of each well child visit talking about how important exercise is. We try to share tips on how to get your kids outside and away from the oh-so-enticing phone/TV/computer screens. To really drive the point home, every exam room in our clinic has a poster about the 5 … continue reading
Mornings are some of the busiest times in my day. I have three boys to wake up, and they’re not always ready to be up when it’s time to get going. So I play games to try to get the morning routine done in a reasonable time. We race to see who can get dressed … continue reading
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