It’s a running joke that parents invest in earplugs when the recorders come home in fourth grade. Who doesn’t love the melodious strains of Hot Cross Buns? But did you know that learning to play a musical instrument can give your child a sense of accomplishment and a confidence boost? It can support motor and cognitive skills that benefit kids in other areas, helping them … [Read more...]

RSV isn’t a new virus, but it seems like everyone is talking about it this year. If you’re wondering why, there are two main reasons. First, we’ve seen surges in RSV cases over the last two winters following the COVID-19 pandemic. Second, the respiratory virus has been a hot topic in the medical community and among parents, with the introduction of new (and sometimes … [Read more...]

It’s always scary when our kids have trouble breathing. Noisy breathing can set off alarm bells for parents. But it’s more common than you might think. In the medical world, we call noisy breathing stridor. It’s something pediatricians are very familiar with. In some cases, your child will need treatment; in others, she’ll outgrow the conditions that cause noisy breathing. … [Read more...]

The 2 a.m. surprise bedroom visit is something most of us have experienced as parents. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even elementary-aged kids may come into their parents’ rooms in the middle of the night–hoping to get in the grown-ups’ bed or simply looking for comfort and support. Children may be afraid or experiencing mild separation anxiety. But a good night’s sleep is … [Read more...]

Feeding your baby is one of the most essential and rewarding parts of parenting. It can also be exhausting and frustrating when problems arise. Feeding challenges can cause health problems for infants– and anxiety and sleep deprivation for parents. Tongue and lip ties can also cause speech and oral health problems in older kids. But how do you know if your baby has a … [Read more...]

We are excited to announce that beginning September 1, we have partnered with Hello Pediatrics to provide after-hours services for our patients, 7 days a week (including holidays). Hello Pediatrics is a group of board-certified pediatricians and pediatric-trained nurses that provide after-hours triage and if needed, telemedicine services.  Telemedicine service will be … [Read more...]

Parenting teens is a roller coaster. There’s so much joy as our kids become independent humans with their own talents, interests and opinions. But there’s plenty of stress as we help them navigate newfound independence and grow as people. We want to provide support while giving our kids space. Dating is an area where parents often have questions about what’s appropriate. … [Read more...]

Most of us think of high blood pressure as a diagnosis for grown-ups. But hypertension is a growing–and underdiagnosed–problem in children and teens. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians,3 to 6 percent of children have high or elevated blood pressure, rising to 30 percent for obese adolescents. High blood pressure increases a child’s risk of … [Read more...]