How To Prevent And Treat Bug Bites & Stings
As our children spend more time outside during summer vacation, it is likely they will encounter insects and bugs. Exposure to these pests often causes alarm, some discomfort, and possible [...]
Be Safe In The Sun
On a cold, cloudy, or rainy day we long for the feel of the sunshine on our faces. There is a comforting feeling imparted by that warmth we feel. We [...]
Let's Get Ready To Potty (Part 2)
So, you have decided your toddler is ready and you want to start the process of potty training. Ask 10 different grandmothers, and you will get 10 different answers on [...]
Let's Get Ready To Potty! (Part 1)
Is your child ready to use the potty? More importantly, are you ready? Successful training not only depends on the physical and emotional readiness of your child but also on whether [...]
Tis The Season…The Flu Season
That word “flu” is thrown around frequently when we get sick. If we vomit and/or have diarrhea, we call it “the stomach flu.” When we have fever or body aches, [...]
Why is My Child Sick So Much?
Every year during the winter months, pediatricians begin to see a steady stream of children coming to their office with acute respiratory and/or GI illnesses. Many of these children are [...]
Talking About Baby Bronchitis (RSV)
One of the more common respiratory viruses that occur in the fall and winter season is RSV, formally named Respiratory Syncytial Virus. For those of you who have known an [...]