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Treating Sports Injuries
posted: Jun. 04, 2019.
Your child's sports injury can be treated just as your injury was. Or, can it? Your pediatrician knows that a child's body is still developing, responding differently to acute and Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Tick Season is Here!
posted: May 19, 2019.
It's Springtime in the Pioneer Valley, which means it's high tick season! If you find a tick attached to your skin, there's no need to panic! How to remove a tick There are Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
Signs Your Child May Have the Flu
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.
Your child just woke up with a runny nose, an elevated temperature and body aches. Could this just be a passing cold or could it be the flu? It’s important Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Dealing With Chickenpox
posted: Mar. 04, 2019.
At some point in our childhood, we might have experienced chicken pox. While chicken pox most often occurs in children under the age of 12, it can also occur in Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Why Hearing Screenings Are Important For Your Child
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.
A hearing screening is the easiest way to determine if your child is suffering from hearing loss. Thanks to a hearing screening, your pediatrician can determine the degree of hearing Read moreCategory: Child Care -
What is Whooping Cough?
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
Named after the characteristic sound of its notorious coughing fits, whooping cough is an extraordinarily uncomfortable condition that typically manifests itself in babies and in children ages 11 to 18 Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Does Your Child Have Vision Problems?
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Does Your Child Have Vision Problems? Does your child have vision problems? Children learn through their eyes. Healthy vision is critical for children to see the computer and chalkboard, read, write, Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Helping Your Child Manage a Healthy Weight
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
Maintaining an optimum weight is important for the health of your little one. It’s never too early to make sure that your child is adopting the best habits for maintaining Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Cold Vs. Flu
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
Cold Vs. Flu Is it a cold or the flu? When it comes to your child's health, your pediatrician provides great information and guidance on the most common illnesses plaguing families. Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Common Sports Injuries and How Your Pediatrician Help
posted: Oct. 17, 2018.
Even though you try as hard as possible to keep your child safe while they are playing sports, accidents still happen. At these moments, it’s important that you know whether Read moreCategory: Child Care -
When to Visit a Pediatrician
posted: Sep. 17, 2018.
Finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderfully exciting and whirlwind time. There are so many decisions to make as you watch your bump grow: What color should I paint the Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Should My Child Have a Behavioral Consultation?
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
No two children are ever the same and while you certainly want to let your child discover their unique personality it is important to know when these differences in your Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Baby Proofing Your Home
posted: Apr. 03, 2018.
When your little one turns into baby-on-the-go, it's time to start baby proofing your home. While you cannot create an environment that is 100% safe, you can take the best Read moreCategory: Child Care -
How to Stop a Nosebleed
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.
While nosebleeds can be scary for a child, they are rarely a cause for alarm. Nosebleeds are typically common in children ages 3 to 10 years, and will often stop Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons
posted: Mar. 02, 2018.
Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Appendicitis in Children
posted: Feb. 06, 2018.
Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read moreCategory: Child Care