Pediatrics Blog

Learn to help you keep your kids safe and healthy this summer by reviewing our Summer Safety Primer and then take our Summer Safety Quiz to see if you're ready. Avoiding ... Read More

Most parents warn their kids to 'not talk to strangers'. Unfortunately, that may not be enough, as many children have a hard time identifying who a stranger really is. Take ... Read More

Another scientific report has found no link between vaccines and autism. SCIENTIFIC PANEL REJECTS VACCINES AS CAUSE OF AUTISM For Immediate Release: May 18, 2004 Washington, DC - A pivotal report issued today ... Read More

Gwyneth Paltrow's choice of the name apple for her new baby girl has the issue of unusual celebrity baby names back in the news. What do you think of celebrities ... Read More

It's not too late to have your child enter the American Academy of Pediatrics National Art Contest. All children in grades 1 to 5 can submit an original work of ... Read More

Question of the Week. We are taking a trip soon to visit family and don't want to take a lot of supplies, like a crib or high chair. Can we ... Read More

A mixup has led to a recall of some Children's Motrin (ibuprofen) Grape Chewable Tablets, which may mistakenly contain Tylenol 8-Hour® extended release (acetaminophen) Geltabs instead of chewable Motrin. Hopefully, ... Read More

Imagine what it would be like if eating a peanut butter sandwich or some shrimp, or drinking a tall glass of milk left you vomiting, gasping for breath, and furiously ... Read More

Although it is a simple way to avoid getting hurt, far too many kids don't wear a helmet when riding their bike. In fact, one survey by the National SAFE ... Read More

Help observe National Stuttering Awareness Week by learning more about stuttering and children. Actions Speak Louder Than Words for Those Who Stutter The Stuttering Foundation and Our Time Theatre Company Kick Off National Stuttering ... Read More

Since lead has been taken out of paint and gasoline, the risk to our children has greatly decreased over the years. Unfortunately, some kids are still at risk from lead ... Read More

Information about changing to Strattera, either during the school year or summer time, and making Strattera work to control your child's ADHD symptoms and minimize side effects.

Learn about preventing and treating your child's eczema, to help get this itchy rash under better control.

Depression is more than just about being sad. Kids with depression may also be irritable or moody, have a loss of energy, or have trouble concentration. Help observe Childhood Depression ... Read More

Melanoma is one of the most common and most serious types of skin cancer that people get. Help observe Melanoma Monday by learning to screen and protect your kids for ... Read More