Keep Your Toddler Healthy – Nutrition Information
Toddler nutrition can be tricky – parents commonly struggle with getting toddlers to eat enough, eat nutritiously, and eat consistently. Parents are often surprised by the sudden drop in appetite in toddlers when they are still so active, but growth…
WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER
Not a day goes by that I don’t see a patient in my office with a fever. It is one of the most common symptoms seen in Pediatrics, and also one many parents are fearful of. There are many misunderstandings…
Choosing a Pediatrician
Pediatricians are doctors who are specialized to take care of children from birth through adolescence and early adulthood. We are trained specifically to recognize and identify developmental delays, difficulties with learning and behavior, common and uncommon diseases and syndromes that…
Late Adolescence Well-Child Visits (ages 17-19y)
We will look at ages 17-19y, known as middle adolescence, as a group rather than individually. It is still important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time. There are important milestones and plans…
Middle Adolescence Well-Child Visits (ages 14-16y)
We will look at ages 14-16y, known as middle adolescence, as a group rather than individually. It is still important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time. There are important milestones, school discussions,…
Adolescent Vaccines
An important part of many well child visits is vaccination. This is a vital way to protect your child against severe illness. Your child’s healthcare provider will discuss vaccines that are recommended for your child during the well-child visit, and…
Early Adolescence Well-Child Visits (ages 11-13y)
We will look at ages 11-13y, known as early adolescence, as a group rather than individually. It is still important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time. There are important milestones, school discussions,…
Middle Childhood Well-Child Visits (ages 5-10y)
We will look at the middle years of childhood, those from 5-10 years of age, as a group rather than individually. It is still very important that your child come to see the Pediatrician once per year during this time.…
