When Lab Testing Might Be Right for Your Child
Without symptoms, most children usually don’t need lab testing. However, when issues arise, lab testing can save precious time by confirming a diagnosis or evaluating a treatment plan so your child can get proper care as quickly as possible. While lab testing can play a significant role in helping your child stay healthy, getting an appropriate […]
What to Expect at Your Child’s Sick
Unlike an annual physical that concentrates on the health and development of your child’s entire body, a sick visit focuses on the issue that prompted you to bring them into the office. While not as comprehensive or lengthy as an annual physical, a sick visit is just as important to your child’s health and well-being. It’s important to determine […]
How Psychiatric Care Can Benefit Your Child’s Mental Health
While up to one in six American children between 6 and 17 years of age has a treatable mental health disorder, almost half of these children don’t receive appropriate counseling or treatment. Ignoring signs of mental illness can allow the problem to worsen and make treatment more challenging. If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, it’s […]
The Importance of Newborn Care Visits
Your baby doesn’t have to be sick to visit your pediatrician’s office in the first months of life. Newborn care visits are an opportunity for your pediatrician to examine your baby’s overall wellness rather than focusing on the cause of a specific problem. The goals of a newborn care visit are to monitor growth and development, promote […]
Recognizing the Signs of ADHD in Your Child
Children are naturally energetic and enthusiastic. However, for some children, there’s no break in the action. Instead, they demonstrate these hallmark behaviors of childhood intensely, constantly, and in all types of settings. If it seems like your child is constantly out of control and demonstrates excessive hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, they may be showing signs […]
When Your Child’s Fever Is Cause for Concern
While normal body temperature is considered 98.6℉, body temperature can vary from person to person and fluctuate based on age, time of day, and level of activity. Generally, your child is considered to have a fever when their temperature is 100.4℉ or higher, though the consequences can vary based on the child and the underlying […]
Managing Springtime Asthma and Allergies in Your Child
Springtime can be a challenge for children with asthma or allergies. Managing symptoms requires taking specific precautions to protect your child from flare-ups that can range from annoying to life-threatening. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects 7% of children under age 18, ranking as the most common chronic childhood condition in the United States. […]
5 Tips for Soothing a Crying Newborn
Congratulations — you’re a new parent! You’ve begun a long and rewarding journey. You know that challenges abound at every age; your first one as a parent may be soothing a newborn baby who won’t stop crying. The piercing screams of your newborn may raise your anxiety and leave you feeling helpless. You want to […]