Here’s the scoop: the flu is no joke. Parents often confuse other viruses with flu-like symptoms with the actual flu. But if you’ve experienced the influenza virus itself, you know it’s not to be taken lightly. And while the Centers for Disease Control recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, it can be especially dangerous for little ones under 5 and … [Read more...]

Sleep: it’s something so many of us just don’t get enough of. And with today’s busy schedules and long lists of after-school activities, many children just aren’t getting the sleep they need. But sleep has a huge impact on your child’s physical and mental development, so it’s something all parents need to pay attention to. Why Is Sleep So Important for Kids? The … [Read more...]

For most children, summer means plenty of fun and outside play. But summer can spell trouble if we’re not careful! With children out of school, some injuries become way more common during the summer months. Here’s our short and sweet summer safety guide for keeping your kiddos safe while having a blast! What are Common Summer Injuries? As pediatricians, we love to … [Read more...]

We all want to make sure that our children are getting the nutrition they need, but sometimes our little ones just won’t cooperate. In most cases, there’s no cause for concern. Picky eating in young children is usually temporary and can be resolved with consistency and creativity from parents. But sometimes, picky eating can be a sign of something more serious and families … [Read more...]

We think it’s important to get children off to the best possible start, and nothing offers a great first step into a healthy childhood like breastfeeding. But we know that sometimes there are obstacles to get things rolling for moms and babies. That’s why Loudoun Pediatric Associates (LPA) offers breastfeeding services, including the very best lactation consultants around, … [Read more...]

Your baby’s first year will likely be accompanied by a flurry of doctor’s visits. New parents can expect at least six visits during their baby’s first year and several more visits during the second. After that, visits become less frequent as your child gets older. Well-child visits are the heart and soul of pediatric practices. From day one, your pediatrician will focus … [Read more...]