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  • Costochondritis: Chest Pain That Feels Like a Heart Attack

    Although it is exceedingly rare for teens to have heart attacks, it is not uncommon for them to have chest pain. That can be really scary for you and your child. But when the cause of the sharp pain is costochondritis, you can rest easy knowing that your child does not have a dangerous condition.

  • Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?

    Many young children can overcome speech and language delays, but early intervention is key. Parents and their child’s pediatrician need to be vigilant to spot the signs and start age-appropriate therapies.

  • Does My Teen Have Thyroid Disease?

    It could be easy for you to miss that your teen has thyroid disease. Symptoms can be subtle, appear gradually and be mistaken for other conditions. Hormones produced by the thyroid can affect heart rate, energy, metabolism, growth and development – so it’s important to know the signs.

  • Why Is My Child Having Accidents After Being Toilet-Trained?

    If your school-age child begins having wetting accidents after being toilet-trained for at least six months, you may be concerned — and rightfully so. The good news is that most bladder control problems in children are not serious and can be treated with behavior modification. Catching these issues early makes it easier to break the dysfunctional habits.

  • When Is Your Child Ready for a Phone? Pediatrician Tips for Digital Safety

    The “digital street” presents just as many safety challenges for children as the physical one. That’s why it’s so important to help your child develop a healthy relationship with technology, starting with the responsible use of their first phone.

  • How To Spot Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens

    Are you sending your kids the right messages about food and body image? Eating disorders are diagnosed not just in teens, but in children younger than 12. So it’s important to teach your kids from an early age to have a healthy relationship with food and positive feelings toward their body.

  • What’s Causing Your Child’s Severe Headaches? It Could Be Occipital Neuralgia

    If your child is having persistent headaches with pain they describe as shooting, stabbing or like an electric shock, it’s time to see a doctor. Although its symptoms might mimic migraines and other types of headaches, occipital neuralgia might be the cause.  

  • Can an Injection that Smooths Wrinkles Also Treat Serious Childhood Conditions?

    You may think that botulinum toxin, most commonly known by brand name Botox, is only used to smooth wrinkles and improve your appearance. But it also can treat some serious childhood conditions, such as cerebral palsy. And promising new therapies for children continue to be discovered.

  • Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter

     

  • Top Pediatrician Tips for Keeping Kids Safe

    If you’re a parent, it’s natural that one of your top priorities is to keep your kids safe. As your children grow, your safety radar has to shift from the family room floor to the digital world and the driver’s seat. Here is a breakdown of safety priorities for every age.