rainbow pediatrics
You’ve come to the realization that it’s probably not smart to tell your kid that you’re going to the doctor, because of their reaction. But once you pull up into the parking lot of a place they’ve been dozens of times it starts all over again: the crying, the falling out, the screaming. Of course […]
READ MORE »Just relax: the most vital piece of advice breastfeeding veterans have for a new mom. That’s probably easier said than done for them. But what other advice could a “newbie”follow for breastfeeding effectiveness?
READ MORE »Johnny’s disruptive and inattentive in class. He sits in the back of the class, throwing paper and making others laugh. You’re fed up with the calls about his behavior. Have you considered that Johnny’s problem could be as simple as him not being able to see the blackboard? Sure it sounds ridiculous, but a May […]
READ MORE »Something as seemingly benign as giving a child oral liquid medication has created quite a stir in the news recently. The culprit: using teaspoons and tablespoon-based medicine instructions. In fact, using this type of measurement doubled a parent’s chances of inaccurately dosing their child. Confusion about proper medicine dosing has contributed to over 10,000 calls […]
READ MORE »It’s hard to keep up with recommended immunizations, without adding another one. So you’re thinking, “Now what?” The use of the HPV vaccine for boys and young men is now another one on parents’ minds.
READ MORE »Fourth of July celebrations are full of picnics, beach trips, and parties for many families across the country. But like many Americans, when you think of July Fourth, you probably think about fireworks. Fireworks are a fun way to display our patriotism and celebrate our nation’s birth, but when it comes to handling them, your […]
READ MORE »Children learn at a young age that tanned skin is attractive. They learn this through their friends, classmates, and even parents who like to tan. While we all need sun exposure, it is vital that children understand why we must protect our skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays (UV).
READ MORE »A popular topic on social media and the news, celiac disease is getting extra attention this month. That is because May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Affecting approximately 1 percent of children in the U.S., the only treatment for celiac disease is eating a strict gluten-free diet for life.
READ MORE »The health of our children is a top priority for parents. We want our kids to grow to be successful in everything life has in store for them, socially, academically and physically. Yet mental health can impact a child’s ability to lead a normal life. Identifying mental health illness in children is often left to […]
READ MORE »Spring is a time to enjoy the outdoors. The flowers and trees are blooming. The weather is warming. The kids are sneezing and sniffling. Huh? Seasonal allergies do not have to prevent your family from enjoying the outdoors. Here are some tips to help ease the symptoms associated with seasonal allergies.
READ MORE »Raising happy and healthy children is a goal we all want to attain. But children get into things they shouldn’t, which can sometimes cause great injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 300 children in the U.S. ages 0 to 19 are treated in an emergency department every day, two of which die, […]
READ MORE »The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released new guidelines for well-child visits from infancy through adolescence. The changes made will affect the way your child is screened for certain health conditions during specific well-child examinations.
READ MORE »Early childhood cavities is the number 1 chronic disease affecting young children. It is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. One reason for these alarming statistics are the misconceptions surrounding oral hygiene in children. In honor of pediatric dental health month we will discuss four common misconceptions […]
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