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FORMULA SHORTAGE: What should mothers of babies younger than 12 months do?
posted: May 18, 2022.

*Adapted from an article from the American Academy of Pediatrics By: Steven Abrams, MD. Infants need a specific balance of nutrients: to grow and be healthy. Human breast milk contains everything in Read more
Does My Child Have Anxiety?
posted: May 17, 2022.

Be able to spot the warning signs of anxiety in your child. Anxiety is undoubtedly on the rise, not just for adults but for children. The pandemic has certainly left kids Read more
The Importance of Children's Nutrition
posted: May 04, 2022.

Make sure your child is following a healthy, balanced diet. One in 5 school children is considered obese in the US. So, how do we stop these statistics from getting any Read more
Helping Your Child Deal With Minor Illnesses or Injuries
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

Here’s your first-aid guide on how to care for minor childhood injuries. In a perfect world, your child would never get injured, sick, or hurt; unfortunately, this just isn’t 100 percent Read more
Ear Infections in Children
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.

Does an ear infection automatically warrant seeing a pediatrician? Here’s what you should know… Your child is dealing with an ear infection for the first time and just like when they Read more
The Importance Of Well-Child Care Visits
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

A healthy child begins with the right doctor. A pediatrician can help you and your child make the best and most informed decisions regarding their health. It’s important to have Read more
How Is a Tongue-tie Treatment Done?
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.

Get the facts about tongue-tie surgery. Tongue-tie, also known as frenotomy, is a congenital defect that causes a short or tight frenulum, the tissue that connects the tongue to the base Read more
Peanut Allergies in Children
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

In the past 15 years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the number of children with peanuts allergies, so it goes without saying that most parents are worried about giving Read more
Pediatrician For Teens
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Visiting the pediatrician is just as important for teenagers as it is for toddlers. In fact, a visit with a pediatrician for teens at Children's Healthcare Medical Associates in San Read more
FAQs About the Pediatric COVID Vaccine
posted: Feb. 16, 2022.

No doubt you’ve been hearing a lot of discussions, particularly on the news, about the Covid-19 vaccine. You’ve also heard that kids five years old and older are now eligible Read more
Know the Signs of Chickenpox
posted: Jan. 31, 2022.

The infamous chickenpox, a virus known to cause itchy blisters all over the body. It most often happens to school-age kids, but unfortunately, if you’ve never had this infection as Read more
When a Fever Requires Medical Attention
posted: Jan. 17, 2022.

A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can sometimes be considered an emergency Read more
Does My Child Have a UTI?
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read more
Your Infant and Constipation
posted: Dec. 17, 2021.

It’s not typically common for infants to have issues with constipation; however, sometimes it happens. While many babies won’t deal with constipation they may have irregular bowel movements as their Read more
Benefits of Circumcision
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

Many male kids get circumcised within the first week after birth. If your doctor has informed you that you're expecting a boy, the decision to circumcise or not circumcise your Read more
Food Poisoning in Children
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

Food poisoning isn’t just a problem that impacts adults. It can also affect children, too. While, as a parent, you may be used to dealing with vomiting or diarrhea, food Read more