The medicine cabinet are the handiest place to keep your family’s daily essentials. Of course, you’ll want to keep your toothpaste, dental floss and body lotion in your medicine cabinet. But depending on the ages and needs of your growing… read more
Pediatrics
Preparing for Your Grandchild to Visit
I’ve seen the twinkle in my parents’ eyes when they find out we are coming to visit. Bringing my little people to see their grandparents always make my eyes twinkle, too, although perhaps a little less, as I am tasked… read more
Child Growth Chart Guide: Understanding Height and Weight
Key Takeaways Growth charts track your child’s height and weight percentiles, but consistency over time matters more than being in a specific percentile. Babies grow rapidly in the first year, often tripling their birth weight, with common growth spurts at… read more
How to Create a Child Bedtime Routine: Tips for Peaceful Evenings
Creating a bedtime routine with your child is essential for building a consistent, calming ritual that promotes healthy sleep habits. A reliable routine helps your child wind down, feel secure, and get the rest they need to grow. Here’s how… read more
Vaping: An Adolescent Health Scare
Vaping — a national health concern sweeping America’s youth. For years, the allure of flavored e-cigarettes and the misconception that they are a safer alternative to traditional smoking have contributed to a surge in popularity among teenagers. This has left… read more
How Can Social Anxiety Hinder Our Children?
Around the stage of prepubescence and teenage years, some children can also experience various social and mental health conditions. Social anxiety disorder is one such condition and is described as an intense fear of social situations that may cause a… read more
How To Have an A+ Doctor Visit
Once, I was sitting in the waiting room at the pediatrician’s office with my son as a mom walked in with her little girl who was sobbing uncontrollably. “I don’t want to come here! I don’t want to see the… read more
