Answering Your Questions About Childhood Vaccines
Knowing their child’s vaccination schedule used to be a given for most parents, but the atmosphere around the subject has changed dramatically over the...
Expert Medical Advice: Going Back to School
With the school year soon approaching, I want to make sure my daughter is
healthy and ready for school, so I turned to the medical...
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
Primary Care
For non-urgent conditions, start with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A Primary Care Physician (PCP) is a doctor who provides ongoing,...
Five Years After the Pandemic, Long COVID Still Lingers
It’s been five years since the world shut down because of COVID-19. Some consider the pandemic to be a thing of the past and...
As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...
Pediatric Dentists Go the Extra Mile to See Smiles
Kids drop their token in a slot, press a blinking button and then wait eagerly as a collectible toy funnels down a chute. This...
A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids About Cannabis
Cannabis is a familiar age-old drug that has been used both medicinally and recreationally for centuries. Today, due to widespread legalization and misinformation, its...
Child Life Specialists: Serving a Unique Role in Helping Children and Families Cope With...
By Lisa Clough, MS ED., CHES, health journalist and certified health education specialistThere are probably few things that are more stressful for parents and...
Desensitizing the Dentist: How to Help a Child With Sensory Sensitivities With a Dental...
Going to the dentist can be a challenging experience for any child. Having a stranger poke around in your mouth with sharp tools can...
When Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?
It’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill too often during the year. Prior to the start of the 2024-25 school...
