Sometimes it’s hard to know if your child is really coming down with something or just suffering a bout of Monday-itis. In a perfect world, kids would never get sick, and they’d never miss a day of school. But it’s … Continue reading
Newborn Tips – When a Fever Really Matters For Your Newborn…
Fevers in newborns under two months of age need to be monitored. Fever phobia is common among parents but most times these fears are unfounded. That all being said; very young infants ARE at high risk for serious infections, so … Continue reading
Getting Your Kids to Play Outdoors Increases Makes Them Healthier!
A study by The Journal of Pediatrics confirms that time spent outdoors after school was positively associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Children are recommended to participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity … Continue reading
My Infant Has Jaundice! What Is Jaundice? Should I Be Worried?
Jaundice is a common problem in newborns-one that is responsible for a lot of office visits and hospitalizations in the first few days after birth. Infant jaundice is a yellow discoloration in a newborn baby’s skin and eyes. Infant jaundice … Continue reading
New Baby Tips – When, What, and How To Feed Your Baby
Trying to decide when to start solid foods for your baby can be confusing, you are not alone. We would like to take some time to go through some of the issues that can be overwhelming. The following comments are … Continue reading
10 Tips for Having a Healthy and Safe Halloween in Northern Kentucky!…
Halloween is a fun time of year for children and many adults. However, it is a time of year when we can over indulge in our favorite candy and a time when we are out walking around our neighborhoods well … Continue reading
Asthma Tips – Is it Asthma? What is Asthma? Should I Get My Child Evaluated?
Asthma is a disease that 9% of U.S. children under 17 yrs old have. That adds up to about 6.7 million children in the U.S. and it accounts for 13 million missed school days, 200,000 hospitalizations, and 750,000 visits to emergency … Continue reading
New Baby Tips – Some Frequently Asked Questions From New and Expecting Mothers…
What Equipment will I need before I leave the hospital with my infant? Before your infant goes home from the hospital, you will need a car seat, formula bottles (if you are not breastfeeding), rectal thermometer, nasal aspirator/bulb suction, and … Continue reading
How To Handle Temper Tantrums – Tips On When It Is Normal or Needs Diagnosis and Treatment
Not all temper tantrums are attempts by children to manipulate you. Some children have temper tantrums because their is an imbalance somewhere. This is the reason when discipline isn’t always the best way to help some children with their tantrums. … Continue reading
Antibiotics Series #1 – How Antibiotics Kill Bacteria But Can Become Resistant Overtime…
Antibiotics are an some of the most important medications pediatricians can use to combat infections. Antibiotics are also over requested and over prescribed. Antibiotics kill bacteria or keep them from reproducing. Disinfectants, like bleach, also kill bacteria but it’s not … Continue reading