The first sign may be your child scratching their head. They say it itches a little, so you look closer. Is it head lice? While there are many ways people deal with head lice, sometimes a parent’s first thought is to call for a doctor’s appointment. What happens at a doctor’s appointment for head lice?…
Having a baby spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a marathon-type event. It requires stamina, patience, and courage. Really. What happens after the NICU, though? Once you are home with your baby, what can you do to help prepare for the next steps? Many babies who have been discharged from the…
If you have wondered whether your baby or child has autism, a first step is often an evaluation in the pediatrician’s office. Yes, it can be the same pediatrician that checks growth charts and treats ear infections. Many pediatricians do not formally diagnose autism (especially in one visit), but they can get the process started…
Your baby is already a year old! This feels huge. With turning one comes a doctor’s appointment. Also called a well child check or a preventive visit, this appointment is a busy one. Many parents ask which lab tests are done at one year-old’s appointments. This post reviews the recommended bloodwork for one year-olds, why…
“Do I have to do the duck walk today?” Sometimes a returning high school athlete would ask this as they walked into the room for their sports physical. There are many parts of a sports physical, but the duck walk seems to be more memorable. Every year, across the country school-aged kids participate in organized sports….
There’s a lot to say about obesity in children. It’s unquestionably important. For many, it’s also a really emotional and sensitive subject. But we do have to talk about it. Obesity impacts children’s health. Defining and understanding how we measure obesity in kids is a necessary first step. Today, I’ll talk about body mass index…
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