Our children are maturing faster than ever. They have technology at their fingertips to ask any question and find answers, including...
Children’s Health Articles
Ear Infections in Kids FAQs
Ear infections for kids seem to be inevitable. Five out of 6 children will get at least one ear infection by age 3. Children have smaller,...
Keep Young Athletes Safer from Injuries
In today’s world of early sports specialization and year-round competition, pediatric sports injuries, usually related to overuse, have...
Torticollis in Infants
Torticollis is Latin for “twisted neck,” and it’s a condition infants can experience due to their position in the womb or after a...
Snack Smart After School
After-school snacks are always a treat, but they don't always have to be unhealthy. Next time you're picking out after-school snacks for...
A COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for Teens and Their Families
We have a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 and older, but unfortunately their rate of vaccination remains low,...
At What Age Can You Pierce a Child’s Ears?
When it comes to getting a child’s ears pierced, safety is the primary concern. Parents’ opinions on this touchy topic are all over the...
What’s Relatively Safe for Children During Our Fourth Wave of COVID-19?
The Delta variant is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., and it is spreading rapidly in our community. Compared with earlier...
Breastfeeding and COVID-19
Breastfeeding has many benefits to both mom and baby, and increasingly research is revealing a new benefit: vaccinated mothers’ breastmilk...