Childhood obesity is a major concern for Americans today. According to the CDC “childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years.” Obesity is something that should be taken very seriously by parents and children alike. Childhood obesity affects your child in more ways than you may…
Category: Symptoms & Illness
Depression
Teenage depression is more than just the occasional feeling blue or bad mood. It’s a problem that should be taken seriously and can have an impact of almost every aspect of a teenager’s life. When not treated properly or in time it can often lead to suicide. Some great resources to help you better understand…
Nasal Congestion and the NoseFrida
There is nothing worse than nasal congestion, a snotty nose and the feeling of not being able to breathe; the same goes for your baby. When you read or hear about the NoseFrida, we know you are going to think “GROSS!” We get it. The concept does sound gross. However, after you use the NoseFrida…
Fever
A “fever” is a core temperature of 100.4° F or higher in an infant from birth through age 3 months and a core temperature of 101° F or higher in any child over 3 months of age. Core temperatures can be taken rectally (in young children), orally (children 5 years and up who can hold…
Lice
Lice is the one word that has the power to make a parent cringe. Most families will have to deal with this problem at some point during the life of their child. Our providers recommend the following at home hair treatment: Wash hair in Joy dish detergent Comb olive oil through hair Shower cap &…
Asthma Treatment
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. According to the American Lung Association, there are an estimated 7.1 million children under the age of 18 affected by asthma today. Watching your child have difficulty breathing can be very scary for parents. It is important to treat chronic conditions like asthma proactively…