Childproofing the Bathroom: Essential Steps to Ensure Pediatric Safety
As parents, guardians, or caregivers, ensuring the safety of our children is paramount. While we often focus on childproofing our homes, one area that requires special attention is the bathroom. The bathroom, with its numerous potential hazards, poses a significant risk to young children. From slips and falls to scalding water, medication mishaps, and electrical […]
Bedwetting
Bedwetting, also called Nocturnal Enuresis, is very common in young children and in some cases may even last into pre-teen or teenage years. Nocturnal Enuresis is usually “normal” in the sense that it is not caused by an underlying medical problem, however, the condition can still be very difficult to manage both mentally and physically […]
Beating The Heat with Kids
Hydration is key! Keep water readily available and encourage frequent sips/drinking when outdoors. Infants, especially those under 6 months of age should be offered extra breast milk or formula, but never water. Stay indoors with air conditioning if your child is sick or has a fever. Use water to cool off: Drinking cool or […]
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis, which is sometimes also called Hay Fever, is the most common chronic childhood disease/condition. Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal or all year round (Perennial), depending on the allergic trigger, but typically is most prominent in early Spring and when high levels of pollen from ragweed, grass, weeds, and trees are present. Perennial allergy […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – First Steps
Recognizing the signs Before discussing the signs, symptoms, and evaluation/diagnosis of ADHD it is important to understand exactly what ADHD means. It is also important to remember that at times all children will have difficulty with maintaining attention or controlling impulsive and hyperactive behaviors. In fact, nearly all pre-school aged children demonstrate these behaviors as […]
Obesity in Children and How your pediatrician can help
Obesity in children can be a sensitive topic, but it has also become an epidemic in the United States affecting more children than ever before. Obesity is a complex and chronic disease that often has multiple factors. It may have serious health and social complications in children. Childhood obesity often results in obesity as […]
Understanding Pediatric Learning Disabilities
Pediatric learning disabilities are complex conditions that can significantly impact a child’s academic performance and overall development. Recognizing and addressing these challenges early is crucial for providing the necessary support and interventions. I. What are Pediatric Learning Disabilities? Learning disabilities are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect a child’s ability to acquire, organize, store, retrieve, or […]
Migraines in Children and Teens
Migraines are a common condition in both adults and children. More than half of adults who get migraine headaches experienced their first migraine before 12 years of age. Migraine headaches differ from other common causes of headaches and are often more severe. Migraine symptoms may include: Throbbing headache, often on 1 side of the head […]
Nurturing Little Minds: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Children
In today’s fast-paced world, children often face stress and anxiety due to various factors. As parents and caregivers, it’s crucial to equip them with effective tools to manage these emotions. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques offer valuable skills for children to navigate the challenges of growing up. In this blog, we will explore age-appropriate mindfulness exercises […]
Painful Urination – Not always from a Urinary Tract Infection
Painful urination (also called dysuria) is a common occurrence in children, but urinary tract infection (UTI) is often not the cause. Understanding the signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection as well as other common causes of painful urination can be helpful for parents. Some causes of painful urine in children include UTI, inflammation […]
