Pediatrics Blog

When their kids are sick, parents often want to know what's going around... And that can be helpful. If you know that everyone else is coming in with strep throat and ... Read More

Although some kids with allergies only have seasonal allergies, for example, having allergy symptoms when pollen, grass, or mold counts are high in the fall or spring, many others have ... Read More

Among all of the symptoms that their kids may have, such as a cough, sore throat, and vomiting, etc., fever seems to be the one that parents often seem to ... Read More

Although it sounds like a scary diagnosis, it is important to remember that scarlet fever is basically strep throat with a rash. Why do people get concerned when they here the ... Read More

The timing of when your baby's first tooth comes in can vary quite a bit. Although the average age for getting their first baby tooth is 6 months, some infants don't ... Read More

Children often have to visit their pediatrician because of skin rashes. Review pictures of common childhood skin rashes, including ringworm, chicken pox, eczema, measles, fifth disease, insect bites, diaper rashes, ... Read More

After questions about the correct way to take their baby's temperature and recognizing if they have a fever, a very common question is about the right temperature to keep ... Read More

Many car seat experts dismissed the Consumer Reports car seat safety article that was released last week and they may have been right, as Consumer Reports has now withdrawn it. The ... Read More

During the winter, when many kids wear extra clothing, including sweaters and heavy winter coats, these extra layers can pose a 'hidden hazard' as you try to use your child's ... Read More

Whether caused by the loss of a friend or loved one, a recent move, being teased or bullied, difficulties at home, or problems at school, childhood stress can lead to ... Read More

Like adults, children with insomnia either have trouble going to sleep, staying asleep, or are simply not well rested after what should be a normal amount of time sleeping. Unfortunately, not ... Read More

Are car seats safe? They can be when you use them correctly. This photo of an infant in a car seat, with the harness clip way too low (it should ... Read More

When choosing a pediatrician, make sure you 'like' your new doctor, and see if you agree on important parenting topics, such as breastfeeding, discipline, and not overusing antibiotics, etc. Choosing the ... Read More

Once your baby is born, you have a lot of decisions to make. One thing that it is almost too late to decide on is whether or not to bank ... Read More

Each year, in January, the new immunization schedule for children and adolescents in the United States is released. There were no surprises this year, but the new immunization schedule does ... Read More

It is still early in this year's flu season, but we are starting to see an increase in flu activity, especially in the Southeastern United States. That may mean that ... Read More