August 8th, 2022|Child Care, General Health, Health Tips|
While school is a normal part of children's lives, where they grow, learn, and socialize, it's also a place where germs and viruses can spread rather easily. The stronger their immune system is and the better their hygiene habits, the more effective it is to keep kids healthy at school. This is precisely why it's
May 15th, 2022|Child Care|
Pink eye is an eye infection common in young children, although teenagers and adults can also get it. Known medically as conjunctivitis, pink eye is an inflammation of the white portions of one or both eyes and inner eyelids or the conjunctiva. When first seeing it in their children, many parents may wonder, "how long
May 8th, 2022|Child Care|
Croup is the common name for a medical condition known as laryngotracheobronchitis. Common in babies and young children, croup involves infection and the resulting inflammation of the windpipe, vocal cords and bronchial tubes, or trachea, larynx, and bronchi, obstructing breathing and causing what’s characteristically known as a "barking cough." Causes of Croup Croup is typically
March 8th, 2022|Child Care|
No parent wants to watch their child experience discomfort or challenges due to pediatric genetic disorders, but identifying a condition like Williams syndrome early on is critical to a favorable outcome. What is Williams syndrome? What’s trisomy 7? Are there any Williams syndrome treatments? Here are the answers that every parent needs when confronted with
February 15th, 2022|Child Care|
Over the last three decades, there has been a 300% increase in the number of overweight kids in the United States. According to recent estimates, around 17% of children in the country are now overweight. Even more disturbing is that obese or overweight preschool kids are 400% more likely than their peers with a normal
February 15th, 2022|Child Care|
Hypothyroidism in children occurs when the production of thyroid hormone is very low. This particular type of endocrine disorder can slow down a child’s growth. Hypothyroid child behavior also includes fatigue and cognitive delay together with constipation and weight gain. Essentially, the thyroid gland is located in the neck and has an almost butterfly-like shape.
January 15th, 2022|Child Care|
Childhood obesity has continued to rise over the past several years in the United States. Obesity early in life can lead to both short-term and long-term negative health effects. Because of this, it’s important to seek treatment for obesity in kids early to prevent serious health risks from becoming a problem for your child. As
January 8th, 2022|Child Care|
Hyperthyroidism in children is a treatable condition commonly caused by Graves' disease. Learn
October 19th, 2021|Child Care, Mental Health|
Many segments of society, including parents, teachers, students, and community partners, are concerned about how to stop bullying in school. Administrators wonder how to stop a bully, and parents wonder, “Do schools do enough to prevent bullying?” Even pediatric care centers are involved in addressing this problem. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, helping mobilize
September 19th, 2021|Child Care|
How Fast Do Kids Grow As a parent, it is normal to ask, “how many inches do kids grow in a year” or “how fast do kids grow?” Pediatricians have used standardized growth charts for over fifty years to track children’s growth and normal growth rate. By taking regular measurements of your child’s height, weight,
