Tips For Emergency Planning With Your Children
As hard as it is to think about, it’s important to plan for emergency situations with your children. They need to know what to do in case a natural or manmade disaster happens, or what to do if the adult
Media And Children
We live in an era of media and technology. For children born in this generation, computers, smartphones, and tablets have just been a fact of life. Toddlers know how to swipe around dad’s phone to get to the app they
How Early Is Too Early To Introduce Your Child To Reading?
With new products coming out making claims that your child will learn how to read before she even walks, the question must be asked: how early is too early to introduce your child to reading? Is your 9 month old
My Child Fell Down…Now What?
It’s pretty much a fact of life: kids fall. From the tumbles taken by babies learning to walk, to teens falling while playing sports, falls happen. But, what about when your baby or child falls from high up, or hits
Are You Anxious About Your Child Being Anxious?
Every child experiences anxiety at some point in their life. A toddler who has lost their lovey feels anxious, a child starting their first day at a new school feels anxious, and a teen who has a big essay due
How To Prevent Children From Drowning Or Near-Drowning
With summer comes pool time, trips to the beach, visits to the lake, water parks, and more. In short, summer is the perfect time to get cooled down by a nice splash in the water. But along with the fun
Pneumonia
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://mvppediatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Pneumonia.mp4"][/video] Pneumonia, acquired in the community as opposed to other places like the hospital, is the most common cause of death in children worldwide. Pneumonia, acquired in the community, is defined as an acute lower respiratory tract infection
Don’t Get Burned By the Sun
Summer is approaching, and the days can get extremely hot. As the season nears, it’s important to make sure that you’re prepared to protect your kids against the risks that come from both the summer sun and heat. While parents
Appendicitis in Children
When your child has severe stomach pain, you may suspect appendicitis. Appendicitis occurs most often between the ages of 5 and 45 with a mean age of 28, but it is rare in children under the age of 2. The
Helping Children Handle Stress
Children face stressors of all kinds as a natural part of everyday life. As children grow up and reach school age, these pressures become more prevalent. Kids can face stress from parents, teachers and peers. Everything from losing homework, making