Kid’s Health
As parents, we want our kids to be healthy and happy. But with so much conflicting information out there, it can be difficult to know what’s best for our children. That’s why it’s important to seek advice from a trusted source – like a pediatrician. Pediatricians have the knowledge and experience to provide you with sound advice on how to keep your children healthy and safe. In these articles, we will explore some of the top parenting tips from a pediatrician on kids health.
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The Common Cold - The common cold in children is usually a mild illness that can be treated with simple home remedies. Here are… 
Pertussis Vaccine (Whooping Cough) - Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system of children. It… 
The Mommy Minute: Do I need to fear the brain eating amoeba? - Is it true? Is there really such a thing as a "Brain Eating Amoeba" and should we be concerned? Well… 
Mommy Minute: Passing Cold Sores from Parents to Kids - Passing cold sores from parents to kids is a common problem for many families. Although cold sores are not harmful,… 
Mommy Minute: Anemia Symptoms - Anemia is a condition that occurs when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Anemia symptoms can… 
When to Bring Your Child to the Doctor for a Cold - It can be difficult to know for sure when to bring your child to the doctor for a cold. This… 
Ear Infections and Ear Pain - Ear infections and ear pain are common in kids and can lead to a lot of discomfort. It is important… 
“The PLAN” for Constipation and Encopresis - Constipation and encopresis can be extremely uncomfortable and distressing for children. It is important to understand the causes of constipation… 
The Mommy Minute: Mosquito Bite Treatment - Hate mosquitos? The best way to stop the itching is to prevent it from being bitten in the first place!… 
Why do Bad Things Happen to our kids - A parent’s plan for their children is by design and we don’t like a lot of variation from the plan.… 
Accidentally Injuring Your Child - We always try to keep our children as safe as we possibly can. We try to be baby-proof, buy the… 
The Mommy Minute: Heat Stroke in Football Players - For all you football fanatics out there, young and old(er) alike, heat stroke can be deadly. In today's video, Dr.… 
Why does it hurt when my child pees? - Why does it hurt when my child pees? Every parent wants to ensure their child's comfort and safety, but sometimes… 
Orthodontic Emergencies - Orthodontic emergencies can be a frightening experience for kids and parents alike. In these situations, it's important to understand the… 
Concussion Symptoms - Concussions are a serious injury that can be caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head. While concussions… 
Mommy Minute: Broken Bones in Kids - Broken bones in children can be a frightening experience for parents. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a broken bone… 
Your Injured Kid - When your child is injured, it can be a difficult and overwhelming time. You may feel helpless and unsure of… 
Mommy Minute: Cast Maintenance - Cast maintenance is a critical part of the recovery process for patients with broken bones. It is essential to ensure… 
The Mommy Minute: Swimmer’s Ear Prevention and Relief - Knowing how to prevent swimmer's ear can prevent you and your baby or kids from a lot of suffering. For… 
Newborn Well Visit - The Newborn Well Visit covers your first visit after you and your baby are discharged from the hospital. This video… 
Your Baby’s Two Week Well Visit - Time for your baby's two week well visit or physical. What should you expect, what should you ask and what… 
Your Baby’s One Month Well Visit - Ready for your Baby's One Month Well Visit and check-up. What is going to happen? What should our baby be… 
Your Child’s 3 year old Well Visit - Well visit 3 years is an important milestone in the development of a child. It is a time when parents… 
My Favorite Visit | Newborns - Pediatricians love newborn well visits because they provide an opportunity to build a relationship with the child and family from… 
Are those well visits really needed? - Yes! Maybe it’s easier to give you the reasons I think I need to see your child at their regularly… 
One Year Well Visit - Are you curious about what happens during your baby's one year well visit? In this video, I'll guide you through… 
Your Child’s 5 Year Old Well Visit - Well visit 5 years is an important evaluation of a child's development, especially when they are getting ready to enter… 
Why do we wait so long to see the doctor? - “Time is making fools of us again.” ~J.K. Rowling Seriously, if there were something I could do about this I… 
Your Baby’s Six Month Well Visit - Time baby proof the house and prepare for your baby's six month well visit. We'll continue the vaccines, development is… 
Mommy Minute: Dry Drowning - Dry Drowning is a real danger, but is it all that the media makes it out to be? Pediatrician, Dr.… 
Kidney Stones in Children - Kidney stones in children can be a painful and potentially dangerous condition if not treated properly. It is important to… 
Why does my baby get hiccups and how do I make them stop? - Ever wonder why a baby, child or even you get hiccups? It is a spasm of your diaphragm followed by… 
The 3 scariest things that terrify a Pediatrician - As a Pediatrician, we often face the daunting task of having to deal with some of the scariest and most… 
What is cradle cap and what can I do? - Cradle cap (or as I like to call it cradle crap) is a common baby rash that usually shows up… 
Gran’ MawMaw’s Good Advice: Cure for warts - Old Wives' Tales cover many topics, Grandmama chooses the topic of how to cure warts in this video 
Color Blindness: Most Likely Color Deficient - Color blindness is very common. A condition that affects 8% of males (about 1 out of every 12 males). This… 
Mommy Minute: Vitamin D Deficiency - Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for children, as it helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are… 
What is Diabetes - What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or… 
The Mommy Minute: Fidgit Spinners vs Anxiety - Fidget Spinners are all the rage among kids and their parents, but do fidget spinners help with anxiety? The Mommy… 
Why I let my niece be our featured writer on cancer? - I will admit I completely changed my mind about this Why Letter. I read a post by my sister Kandi… What is Diabetes - What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or… 
More than two nipples? Is that a thing? - While it is not common, having more than two nipples is actually a thing. This condition is known as polythelia… 
Understanding Stuttering - Stuttering can have a significant impact on a child’s self-esteem and social interactions, as well as their academic performance. Understanding… Color Blindness: Most Likely Color Deficient - Color blindness is very common. A condition that affects 8% of males (about 1 out of every 12 males). This… 
The Mommy Minute: Can Fidget Spinners help with ADHD? - Fidget spinners are all the rage and are for sale literally everywhere! There have been numerous claims that it could… More than two nipples? Is that a thing? - While it is not common, having more than two nipples is actually a thing. This condition is known as polythelia… Scroll to find topics by Age below
Mommy Minute: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac - Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are three of the most common plants found in North America. They can… 
Understanding Molluscum Contagiosum - Molluscum Contagiosum is a common skin condition that affects children and can be quite contagious. It is caused by a… 
Fever in Kids - Fever in kids can be a cause of concern for parents. It is important to understand the causes and effects… The Mommy Minute: How to Treat Poison Ivy - In this Mommy Minute video, Dr. Cliff James teaches us what to do when we get exposed to Urushiol, the… The Mommy Minute: Do I need to fear the brain eating amoeba? - Is it true? Is there really such a thing as a "Brain Eating Amoeba" and should we be concerned? Well… 
Why do we treat Strep Throat - Swamp-toed, web-footed disease is a condition that requires immediate action before irreparable damage can set in. Some believe its effects… 
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) - Kidney infection in children is an alarming medical condition that can cause severe health issues if not treated properly. It… When to Bring Your Child to the Doctor for a Cold - It can be difficult to know for sure when to bring your child to the doctor for a cold. This… 
Scabies - Scabies is a contagious skin condition that affects both children and adults. It is caused by an infestation of the… Mommy Minute: Broken Bones in Kids - Broken bones in children can be a frightening experience for parents. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a broken bone… Accidentally Injuring Your Child - We always try to keep our children as safe as we possibly can. We try to be baby-proof, buy the… 
What is a Sprain? - A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones… Your Injured Kid - When your child is injured, it can be a difficult and overwhelming time. You may feel helpless and unsure of… Orthodontic Emergencies - Orthodontic emergencies can be a frightening experience for kids and parents alike. In these situations, it's important to understand the… 
Umbilical Hernia - Umbilical hernia is a type of abdominal wall defect that occurs when part of the intestine or other tissue protrudes… Concussion Symptoms - Concussions are a serious injury that can be caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head. While concussions… The Mommy Minute: Swimmer’s Ear Prevention and Relief - Knowing how to prevent swimmer's ear can prevent you and your baby or kids from a lot of suffering. For… Mommy Minute: Cast Maintenance - Cast maintenance is a critical part of the recovery process for patients with broken bones. It is essential to ensure… Why do Bad Things Happen to our kids - A parent’s plan for their children is by design and we don’t like a lot of variation from the plan.… 
Your Baby’s Two Month Well Visit - Ready for your Baby's two month well visit/checkup, and we could talk about the possibility of sleep in your future.… 
Your Child’s 4 Year Old Well Visit - Well visit 4 years is an important milestone in a child's life. It is the time to assess physical, mental,… Your Child’s 3 year old Well Visit - Well visit 3 years is an important milestone in the development of a child. It is a time when parents… My Favorite Visit | Newborns - Pediatricians love newborn well visits because they provide an opportunity to build a relationship with the child and family from… Are those well visits really needed? - Yes! Maybe it’s easier to give you the reasons I think I need to see your child at their regularly… Your Child’s 5 Year Old Well Visit - Well visit 5 years is an important evaluation of a child's development, especially when they are getting ready to enter… Your Baby’s Two Week Well Visit - Time for your baby's two week well visit or physical. What should you expect, what should you ask and what… One Year Well Visit - Are you curious about what happens during your baby's one year well visit? In this video, I'll guide you through… Your Baby’s One Month Well Visit - Ready for your Baby's One Month Well Visit and check-up. What is going to happen? What should our baby be… Newborn Well Visit - The Newborn Well Visit covers your first visit after you and your baby are discharged from the hospital. This video… Mommy Minute: Dry Drowning - Dry Drowning is a real danger, but is it all that the media makes it out to be? Pediatrician, Dr.… What is cradle cap and what can I do? - Cradle cap (or as I like to call it cradle crap) is a common baby rash that usually shows up… Kidney Stones in Children - Kidney stones in children can be a painful and potentially dangerous condition if not treated properly. It is important to… Color Blindness: Most Likely Color Deficient - Color blindness is very common. A condition that affects 8% of males (about 1 out of every 12 males). This… Mommy Minute: Vitamin D Deficiency - Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for children, as it helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are… 
Why does my Child have Night Terrors? - Terrorizing, horrific, pulse-pounding panic are the first feelings you experience in your child’s Night Terrors. They are probably one of… The Mommy Minute: Fidgit Spinners vs Anxiety - Fidget Spinners are all the rage among kids and their parents, but do fidget spinners help with anxiety? The Mommy… Umbilical Hernia - Umbilical hernia is a type of abdominal wall defect that occurs when part of the intestine or other tissue protrudes… The Mommy Minute: Do I need to fear the brain eating amoeba? - Is it true? Is there really such a thing as a "Brain Eating Amoeba" and should we be concerned? Well… Gran’ MawMaw’s Good Advice: Cure for warts - Old Wives' Tales cover many topics, Grandmama chooses the topic of how to cure warts in this video Why I let my niece be our featured writer on cancer? - I will admit I completely changed my mind about this Why Letter. I read a post by my sister Kandi… What is Diabetes - What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or… More than two nipples? Is that a thing? - While it is not common, having more than two nipples is actually a thing. This condition is known as polythelia… Understanding Stuttering - Stuttering can have a significant impact on a child’s self-esteem and social interactions, as well as their academic performance. Understanding… Color Blindness: Most Likely Color Deficient - Color blindness is very common. A condition that affects 8% of males (about 1 out of every 12 males). This… The Mommy Minute: Can Fidget Spinners help with ADHD? - Fidget spinners are all the rage and are for sale literally everywhere! There have been numerous claims that it could… More than two nipples? Is that a thing? - While it is not common, having more than two nipples is actually a thing. This condition is known as polythelia… 
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