Though growth charts are meant to help parents and pediatricians assess a child’s growth and development, they can also become a source of worry when children don’t seem to be measuring up to their peers. Before parents start to lose sleep over their child’s height, growth and development, they should understand the purpose of the ...
It is the ultimate goal of many parents to raise at least one of their kids to become a medical doctor. Not only medical doctors are well compensated financially, this job is also one that demands respect and admiration. There are many different types of medical doctor. Among the most notable ones are family practitioners, ...
When your kids get sick or injured your entire world can be turned upside down, especially if you are away from home. If you are visiting Billings, Montana and find yourself in need of a pediatrician, or if you are a resident of the Electric City who is also looking for a pediatrician to take ...
When your baby contracts his or her first stomach virus it can be a worrisome and stressful time. If you’re not sure how to handle it, and the precautions you should take to help your baby during his or her first stomach virus, read on. 1. When Do I Call the Doctor? The biggest question ...
A daycare provider reported to parents that the children in her care were experiencing stomach pain and painful bowel movements. The parents reported that they noticed this problem at home but thought that it was just normal. It seems disorders of the stomach and bowels in infants and toddlers is one of the most prevalent ...
Some parents say that there babies started walking at the age of seven or eight months. While others say that their baby did not start walking until they were a year old. But what if your child is well over a year old and they have not even attempted to start taking a step? Is ...
Back in the “Good Old Days” of our parents’ time, shoes were a “big thing” for babies. Especially when they started to walk. At that time, their feet encased in leather, hard-soled shoes. The shoes were supposed to support their undeveloped foot and ankle bones and muscles. The first pair of baby’s shoes were often ...
Years ago many mothers always used their family doctor when a new baby came into the family. But now taking your child to the family doctor almost seems extinct. Most sick children are cared for by a pediatrician. But which one is right for you? Babies and young children are what pediatricians specialize in. Pediatricians ...
It’s an age old question to parents of young girls, with many different answers, “Is nail polish safe for kids’ nails?” Little girls love to paint their nails and look all grown up but, with so many chemicals in the polish, is it even safe to paint them at all? The question has stumped more ...
