Pediatrics Blog

In addition to sitting up and rolling over, the big milestone at six months is that most kids have started to eat baby food. Review how to care for your six-month-old ... Read More

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and it is a great time to think about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for kids with asthma and allergies. Do your kids ... Read More

Vaccines have always been a bit controversial, but Gardasil, the HPV vaccine that protects girls against four types of HPV, or human papillomavirus, including the two types that cause most ... Read More

A penicillin allergy can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, but fortunately, most kids with a penicillin allergy have more mild reactions, leading to simple skin rashes, such as hives and erythema ... Read More

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, with symptoms that range from gas and diarrhea to irritability and depression. It is caused by an intolerance to the protein gluten, which is ... Read More

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and it is a great time to think about and actually get your child more physically active and interested in sports, both ... Read More

Heelys are thought to be safe by most parents since kids are usually not going very fast on their Heelys, but it is important to keep in mind that kids ... Read More

Newborns and younger infants commonly have some matting in their eyes and may have a lot of tearing. Although often blamed on pink eye, without any other symptoms, such as ... Read More