Vitamin D
What is Vitamin D? A vitamin is a substance that is needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. Vitamin D is a hormone that the body uses in a few different ways. What does it do? Vitamin D…
Pediatric FAQs for ordinary people
Discussion about kids and their care in plain language
What is Vitamin D? A vitamin is a substance that is needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. Vitamin D is a hormone that the body uses in a few different ways. What does it do? Vitamin D…
Food allergies are a complex topic, rife with assumptions and without a lot of good studies. Here’s a rundown of what we do know. What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when the body’s immune system consistently…
Child development. Most children at this point have started puberty. If your child hasn’t, you should bring it up at their appointment. Their decision making is improving, but still have some issues considering the big picture. They can still be…
Child development. At this age kids are usually in junior high and early high school. They may have the same activities they’ve always enjoyed, but they may also develop different interests as they mature. A significant portion of their time…
Child development. Most children are in 6th or 7th grade at this point. They may be involved in many different activities, which can be good as long as they still have time for rest. Keeping in touch with teachers, coaches,…
Four years old is another big year in the pediatric world. We expect them to be speaking pretty clearly, know colors, and they get their last shots before school starts. Child development. Children at four are able to speak…
Child development. At two years your child is able to say two word sentences, such as “me up,” and “brother no.” Close caretakers should be able to understand about 75% of what the child says, and others should be able…
The last several months have been a huge upset in everyone’s lives. Many people had to stay home, away from schools, work, and most activities. Even now, with some people able to go back to work or school, there is…
The 12 month milestone is a big one in a baby’s life. It marks their first year on the planet, and it signifies a lot of changes in their life and people’s expectations. Child development. At twelve months most…
9 months is when babies graduate from having to see the pediatrician every two months, to every three months. Some pediatricians don’t give immunizations at this age, but it’s still important to bring your baby to make sure their growth…