Keeping Kids in a Healthy Holiday Routine
The holidays are here – the house is decorated, cookies are in the oven, family is in town, and the kids are super excited about no school for two whole weeks! While the holidays are always an exciting time, it is important to keep kids on a regular schedule. Routine is important for children as …
Healthy, Happy, Holidays
Flu, unhealthy eating and limited activity are all often experienced during the holidays. Big portions of food and sharing are typical of this time of year, getting everyone into the holiday spirit, but can also lead to disruption in eating patterns and the spread of germs and sickness. Keeping your kids and family healthy during …
Ibuprofen Recall: The Importance of Correct Dosages for Children
PSA: Infant Ibuprofen has been recalled at CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar. According to the recall announcement, some concentrations were potentially too high and could be dangerous if consumed. The result of too much ibuprofen in a child could result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal pain, ringing in ears, …
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Navigating Food Allergies This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us which means parties and events packed with food, food, and more food! Did you know 1 in 13 school children have an allergy to at least one food? Risk of accidental exposure to allergens is especially heightened during the holiday season thanks to the amount of homemade foods that …
Yes! We treat newborns
Yes! We see newborns. Being a new parent can come with a lot of excitement. Whether your day is full of surprises or you have your baby’s schedule down to a tee, there can come a time when you are wondering if your little one may be crying due to simply being hungry or if …
Why Choose Your Kid’s Urgent Care?
It’s 6:30 pm on a Tuesday and your child says their ear hurts really bad. You know that your Primary Care Pediatrician is closed, so what do you do? You don’t want to take your child to the Emergency Room for an ear ache, but you also want to do something to stop the pain. …
Halloween Detox
Although Halloween maybe a memory of the past, your kids may still have remnants of candy hanging around or have just come out of a sugar coma. Considering, a small detox could be a wonderful idea. So how do you get everyone on board? Try these ideas. Model Kids often follow what they see. Consuming …
Keeping Your Halloween Candy Safe
In just two short days the streets will be filled with happy trick-or-treaters decked out in their best costumes. Unfortunately every year you see the headlines of people dangerously tampering with Halloween Candy, so this week’s blog has some simple steps to follow to make sure your Halloween treats are safe this year. Feed them …
Keep Away Colds
Avoid or lower your child’s risk of catching common colds this fall. The air is cooling and every now and then, in Florida, we are getting a little less that “hot” temperatures. For the rest of the country who’s already experiencing consistently cooler weather you know that can mean colds on the rise. Here are …
Flu Season Is Upon Us
Flu season is here! How can you keep your children and yourself healthy? This week’s blog is dedicated to educating you on how to conquer this year’s flu season. Last year, on set of flu season was significantly earlier than expected and many people were not prepared to tackle this virus. Because there are so …
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