Puberty is a time of intense change for adolescents. By learning how hormones work, parents and children can solve some of the confusion out of these developments. Parents will be able to understand further what their child is going through. From the beginning, a parent’s knowledge can give their child peace of mind as they… Continue Reading
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6 Toddler Safety Tips
When your baby becomes a toddler, the new movement can provide new opportunities for safety issues. Learning what to watch out for is vital. Here, we provide you with six toddler safety tips to keep in mind. Toddler Safety Tips For You Each of these provides a shift in your mindset from when your child… Continue Reading
5 Reasons Well Child Visits are Important
Now that the new year is underway, it’s a great time to make sure you’ve got your family’s routine medical visits scheduled. While it may be tempting to skip scheduling another trip to the doctor when your child is well, it’s important to bring the kids in for their well-child visits. Here’s why: 1. Track… Continue Reading
How Vaccines Work
With COVID-19 still being the biggest health topic worldwide, there are a lot of conversations happening about vaccines for the virus and immunization in general. We think now is a good time to review how vaccines work and why they are so important. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization currently prevents 2-3 million… Continue Reading
6 Healthy Habits for 2022
It may be hard to believe, but a new year is days away! And with the calendar resetting, many people make ambitious resolutions. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to improve the health of your family. However, it may be helpful to break down big goals into smaller steps and focus on simple healthy habits… Continue Reading
Ear Infections in Children: What You Need to Know
Ear infections in children are one of the most common childhood illnesses with almost all kids having at least one ear infection by the time they are 7 years old. They are also one of the most common reasons parents bring their child to a doctor. What Parents Should Know About Ear Infections in Children… Continue Reading
The Difference Between Cold and Flu
Just like last winter, the virus on everyone’s mind is still COVID-19. You’ve probably heard about the different symptoms the virus can cause and how it can spread a hundred times by now. However, coronavirus isn’t the only illness you should be aware of during the winter months. Colds and influenza are still common during… Continue Reading
8 Helpful Winter Health Tips for Kids
During the winter months, cold and flu season is in full swing. Kids spend more time indoors with other children and heating systems recycle dry air, which enables germs to spread easily. While there is never a guarantee you won’t get a cold or the flu, you can take precautions to lower your family’s risk… Continue Reading
Flu Shots for Kids: What You Should Know
While COVID-19 is at the forefront of our minds this year, we can’t forget to guard against the flu. To protect your child and the people around them, flu shots for kids are important. Cases of the influenza virus are diagnosed year-round, but peak flu season typically occurs during the fall and winter from November… Continue Reading
8 Halloween Safety Tips for Kids & Parents
There are many reasons we welcome fall with open arms. But the thing your child might be most excited about in October is Halloween. And why shouldn’t they be? Halloween is one of the most fun holidays for children. To get the most out of the holiday, Halloween safety should be top of mind for… Continue Reading
