Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs out there. In addition to being responsible for looking after your children—you are also responsible for teaching them a great deal. This includes how to make healthy choices so they can develop healthy habits for life. While there is no end...
Any parent of a new baby knows how overwhelming taking care of an infant can be. Babies are much more sensitive and delicate than adults are and can be more prone to exterior elements, even some of the everyday items that adults safely use each and every day....
Most parents know that even the most well-behaved kids can be picky eaters—and these parents know that getting these kids to eat can be a huge challenge. Of course, when it comes to dealing with picky eaters, most parents find that little ones tend to be the most...
If you have a toddler, then you know that sometimes these little ones can develop serious, and at times, irrational fears of new and unexpected things. It can be hard to reason with a toddler, especially when they are scared. This can be even more challenging when your...
Your pets are important members of your family, and are capable of bringing endless amounts of love and joy. However, even the best behaved pets can sometimes have difficulties forming relationships with kids, and even the best behaved kids can sometimes struggle to understand the right way to...
While some parents may see playdates simply as a time for their children to have fun or get out some extra energy—playdates can offer so much more not only for toddlers but for parents as well. Toddler playdates provide some much more than a few...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts many children today. ADHD is about more than having excess energy, it can impact your child’s success at school and their relationships. However, while ADHD is increasingly common, the symptoms of ADHD can vary and at times...
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the most devastating conditions to impact infants, and the rates of this condition are only increasing among babies today. SIDS, also know as "blue baby" or "cot death" occurs when a previously healthy infant dies in their...
There are many parents of newborns who have questions about their babies and about all of the unique quirks and mannerisms that their babies have. Some of the many questions that we as pediatricians tend to get about babies has to do with hiccups. Most parents...
Thumb sucking is one of the most common habits for toddlers. While this habit can seem cute in babies and is commonly used as a coping mechanism for children—typically toddlers will learn their own new coping mechanisms by this phase in their lives. However, if...