Updates & News
World Health Organization: Play, Sleep & Screen Time Recommendations
Establishing healthy habits with children starts at a very young age, and with so much information available to parents, it’s easy to get overwhelmed simply trying to find the right answers. How much playtime should your one year old really get? Is it okay for a six...
read moreFisher Price Rock N Play Sleeper- What Parents Need to Know About This Important Recall
On April 9, 2019, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to immediately recall all Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers in a response to an analysis by Consumer Reports. Their analysis showed that the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n...
read moreReducing Kids’ Intake of Sugary Drinks
Recent endorsement from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association has led to a call for changes in taxes and marketing to deter children from consuming sugary drinks. Increased cost for these items is a great starting point, as is a shift...
read moreDiabetes in Children & Teens
Diabetes affects millions of people around the world, and, while it is a treatable disease, it is currently unable to be cured. Unfortunately, many children and teens must deal with diabetes, whether due to genetics or lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise....
read moreSleep Terrors: More Than Just Bad Dreams
All of us have bad dreams from time-to-time, but when your child begins exhibiting frightened behavior while asleep, it can make you feel helpless when calming efforts aren’t working. Your child may be experiencing sleep terrors as opposed to the typical nightmare,...
read moreWays to Help Your Child be Less Fearful of Vaccines
Many kids, and even some adults, aren’t fans of getting shots. They can be uncomfortable and the anxiety leading up to having one administered can only intensify any discomfort into sheer terror. Unfortunately, if kids don’t understand why these vaccines are...
read moreAdministering Medicine to Your Child
At some point, every child will likely need to take some kind of medication, whether they need relief for allergies, or as a way to bring down a fever. Administering medication to your child is a big responsibility and as a parent, you want to make sure you get it...
read more4 Things to Do Once Your Baby’s First Tooth Appears
Your baby's first tooth is cause for celebration, but you may begin questioning how to provide proper dental hygiene as well as pain relief for your baby. Thankfully, there are ways you can help make the teething experience easier for everyone and to give your baby a...
read moreWays to Get Your Child Excited About Reading
One of the most important building blocks of a child's success is reading comprehension skills. Early literacy can assist with your child's ability to perform well in school and throughout his or her lifetime. Even from infancy, reading aloud to your child helps to...
read moreSpring Sports Physicals
Many children become excited as spring rolls around as it means a new sports season. However, before participating in any physical activity, your child should be evaluated by a doctor to determine if it is safe. School sports physicals, sometimes referred to as...
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2160 S. State Route 157, Suite B
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