A referral to a pediatric cardiologist can feel intimidating, but most children evaluated for heart concerns are healthy. Learn why kids are commonly referred, what tests may be performed, and how to prepare so you can feel informed and confident at your child’s appointment.
UTIs are common in children and can be painful, but they’re often easy to treat when caught early. Learn the symptoms to watch for, simple habits that can help prevent infections, and when it’s time to see a pediatric urologist for further evaluation.
Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver condition that affects babies in the first weeks of life. Learn the early warning signs, why prompt diagnosis is critical, how the Kasai procedure helps restore bile flow, and what families can expect from long-term care and treatment.
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While technology isn’t starving our kids of oxygen, it does have an impact on the way they act, think, and sleep. Being aware is the first step. Take a deep breath and plan to take a screen-free break with your kids today. Read More
A single picture in isolation is generally not a cause for concern. The accompanying conversation you have with your child should be a guiding tool to help you identify whether this is a reflection of their worry about a particular situation and/or can necessitate getting more detailed information. Read More
Who is in charge of “remembering,” otherwise known as “the mental load?” Historically, mothers have mostly been the ones to take care of all the details. Read More
Many patients with facial differences, including cleft lip and palate, have changes to their jaws that result in the top jaw being behind the bottom jaw, resulting in an underbite. Potential treatment options include headgear, braces and surgery. One novel treatment option is bone anchored maxillary protraction, also known as bollard plates. Read More
Halloween for many families is a fun-filled evening; however, it often leads to sweet-tooth heaven for many kids and adults for weeks following. Here are some tips to keep your Halloween a happy, healthy, and haunted evening: Read More
The most common symptom of GERD in infants is spitting up or vomiting, which is often forceful and followed or preceded by crying. Pain from esophageal irritation can cause difficulty in eating or refusal to eat altogether, along with crankiness during feeding. Read More
For as much as we think we know about Down syndrome, there is still more and more that we are learning. In fact, we are sometimes explaining things to families at the same time we are learning them. Read More
When caring for a child or loved one, there can be many questions regarding medication options, and what options are safe and appropriate medications. However, generic drugs are required to be just as safe and effective as the name-brand product. Read More
