Teens & Gambling
Parents do their best to watch for risky behavior as their kids get older, but one behavior that might not be as obvious is online gambling. This is becoming a…
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding in Newborns
One of the most important medicines for your newborn is the vitamin K shot administered shortly after birth, given to decrease the risk of bleeding problems in babies. Vitamin K…
Household Product Safety for Children
A child’s natural curiosity may lead them to explore potentially dangerous household products. Exposures or ingestions of these are a very common cause of emergency department visits for kids, resulting…
E-bike Use and Safety Issues for Children
E-bikes, which have an electric motor and a rechargeable battery, can make bicycle riding more accessible to lots of people, as they can assist when the ride gets more challenging.…
Why Well Child Checks are Important
From infancy through the teen years, well child visits are important to make sure your child is in overall good health. In the first year, the American Academy of Pediatrics…
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids
The dark and grey days of winter can affect anyone’s mood. If the down feelings are frequent and last more than 2 weeks, this may be Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),…