It’s back to school time! We know that this can be a very stressful time for parents and children. We are here to help! Get prepared for the upcoming year. Get your child scheduled for their yearly check up. They may [...]

It is hot outside!!! We need to talk about vehicular heatstroke. The number of children dying in hot cars is on the rise. The National Safety Council is taking steps to avoid this. What is heatstroke? It’s a condition caused by [...]

Lets Talk Water Safety! Prevention of water accident is key! Everyone should know life saving skills. Close supervision of children in the water is so important. If you are with a group of people, designate a water monitor to never leave [...]

Tick season is here!  We would like to give you some information that will be helpful for you and your children. Lets start with signs and symptoms of a tick bite. Obviously if you see a tick on your child, you [...]

Spring Weather is Here! We have already had a few summer-like days, and everyone spent the day outside in parks or in backyards playing with the kids! We want to remind you of a few important things you need to do [...]

Happy Spring! Allergy Season Is Here! Just as the cold and flu season is winding down, allergy season is beginning. As soon as trees get blossoms, seasonal allergy symptoms can begin. Symptoms of seasonal allergies are similar to colds. You can [...]

INFLUENZA UPDATE While this flu season has not been quite as severe as seasons past, there has been a recent rise in a less common flu strain. This strain is the H3N2 strain , which belongs to the influenza A family. [...]

I am sure most of you have heard by now about the measles outbreak in Washington State. The majority of the cases there are unvaccinated children under 10 years old. Symptoms of measles usually start with a fever. Then a dry [...]

Winter weather is here! It is important to dress your children appropriately! When going outside, wearing multiple thin layers will keep them warm and dry. One layer more than you would wear on a given day is recommended for older babies [...]

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated information on children and the use of video games, computer games, television and computer use. For children 2 years of age or older, the recommendation is less than 1 hour daily. This does not [...]