Clinic News & Happenings
Suffering from Sleep Deprivation?
The first weeks or months of your life with a new born can be one of the most exhilarating, special times of your life, but it can also be one of the most exhausting times. A good night’s sleep is a precious commodity when you have a little one. A lack thereof makes...
Overwhelmed by Homework?
Has evening homework become a struggle for you and your child? Even though the school year has just begun, you may have a child feeling completely overwhelmed with their work load. Remember children have different learning styles. Talk with the child’s teachers and...
There is No Perfect Parent
Guilt is a common feeling that most parents wrestle with. We worry about our children and our parenting. We worry we are not spending enough time with them. We worry that we are not providing enough for them. We worry that we have given our children to much or not...
Not All Children Begin Reading at the Same Pace
Now that we are in the back to school mode, you may be worrying about whether your preschooler/kindergartener is ready to read or not. Do not panic if you see other 4 or 5 year olds reading and you child does not recognize all his letters. Every child will develop his...
National Immunization Awareness Month
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month. the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is highlighting a new series of articles, Medicine Before Vaccines, written by senior pediatricians. These articles will remind parents what pediatric medicine was like...
Back to School!
The countdown for school has begun. There are lots of ways to build excitement about the coming school year. Your enthusiasm will influence your child’s attitude. Take your child shopping for their back to school supplies and clothes and let them pick out some of...
Your Preteens and Teens Need Vaccines Too!
Start planning vaccinations for your preteen or teen this summer. Make an appointment before the back-to-school rush begins. While your preteens and teens are thinking about all the fun things they'll be doing this summer, you're probably thinking about keeping them...
Traveling with Children
Traveling with children, whether in a car or by plane, requires some careful planning. If you are traveling by plane give yourself extra time to check in your luggage and get everyone through the check points and security. If you have children that require strollers...
Swimming Safety Tips
Did you know that it only takes an inch of water for a small child to drown? A child should never be left unattended near water no matter how small the amount. Spending time swimming with our children can be lots of fun, but it must also come with lots of diligence....