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
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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
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
Is My Child Too Sick for School?
Now that kids are back in school for in-person learning, it’s time to brush up on the signs and symptoms that mean your child is too sick for school. Recognizing the symptoms of a possibly contagious illness may be more important now than ever. While statistics suggest that children do not get sick with COVID-19… Continue Reading
6 Ways to Help Your Child with Weight Management
National Childhood Obesity Month is in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 5 children in the US have obesity. It’s a serious problem that can put children and adolescents at risk for other health conditions. That’s why we have put together these 6 tips for weight management… Continue Reading
How to Pick the Best Sport for Your Child at Every Age
Despite what the temperatures say, fall is just around the corner, and with it comes the start of a new sports season. Participation in youth sports are a great way to help foster lifelong fitness, but if your child has never played a sport before all of the options can seem overwhelming. Children will naturally… Continue Reading
5 Sun Safety Tips for Kids
During the summer, your family is likely to spend more time outside than ever. Since July is UV Safety Awareness Month, we thought it was a good time to share some sun safety tips for kids. Our Top 5 Sun Safety Tips 1. Seek Shade Plan indoor activities to stay inside during the hottest parts… Continue Reading
How to Babyproof Your Home
Before you bring your baby home from the hospital, you need to make sure that your home is a safe place for them. Some baby proofing should be done immediately, but some things can be put off until later when crawling and walking are imminent. If you’re not sure where to start, here are 15… Continue Reading
