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Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
posted: Sep. 10, 2019.
A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
Dealing With Your Child's Fever
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
FAQs About Car Seats and Recommendations
posted: Aug. 07, 2019.
Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read moreCategory: Child Safety -
Treating Mono in Your Child
posted: Jul. 18, 2019.
Has your child been uncharacteristically fatigued as of late? Whereas before they were running and jumping around, now they seem more sluggish and uninterested. Perhaps this weary state has also Read moreCategory: Pediatric -
What Happens During a Child Physical Exam?
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
Once your child is born it’s amazing just how quickly they grow and develop. It seems like you blink and suddenly they are talking and walking. During these important milestones Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
Treating Diabetes in Your Child
posted: Jun. 18, 2019.
If your child has just been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important that you have a pediatrician you can turn to in order to create a customized and effective treatment plan. Read moreCategory: Children's Health -
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 -
Mental Health Wellness and Your Child
posted: May 15, 2019.
It’s easy for parents to be able to pinpoint when there is something physically wrong with their child. They may have a fever, body aches, or abdominal pain. When these Read moreCategory: Child Healthcare -
What is Autism?
posted: May 03, 2019.
What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant communication, communication, and behavioral challenges. The thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities of individuals with Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
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 -
Proper Nutrition Habits
posted: Apr. 12, 2019.
Why Proper Nutrition is Important As a parent, it goes without saying that you want what is best for your child. Making sure that your little ones grow up healthy, happy, Read moreCategory: Child Healthcare -
Dealing With a Broken Bone
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.
The harder your children play, the harder they might fall. During childhood, fractures and broken bones are common for children playing or participating in sports. While falls are a common Read moreCategory: Pediatric 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
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