Getting Your Child To Eat More Fruits And Vegetables
As much as we try to get our kids to eat healthy, the allure and availability of junk food makes it hard. From the picky toddler years where every other food item is “yucky” ,to the teen years where they
Technology In Kids Life
Technology is a big part of our lives and has been for quite some time now. For our parents, it was all about how much TV and video games to allow us. These days, there are new forms of technology,
Parenting: Embarrassing Moments
We’ve all been there. You’re at the doctor’s office, in the crowded but quiet waiting room, when your child loudly blurts out a not-so-nice word they’ve heard on TV (or from you!) Or, you’re at the supermarket when your child
Benefits of Pets For Your Child
“Mom, can we get a dog please??????" Your child begs for the fifth time this month. You may think of a pet as all fun and games for your child but an extra chore for you. However, asking for a
Cough and Cold Medications in Young Children Webinar
[video width="1024" height="768" m4v="https://mvppediatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Webinar-1-1.m4v"][/video] Cough and Cold Medications in Young Children Research has shown that over-the-counter cough and cold medications offer little benefit to young children. But, they can have potentially serious side effects. There are often more than one ingredient in
What Should You Do If Your Child Has An Open Wound?
You are at the playground with your child. She is running around and having fun. Suddenly, you hear crying and see that she has cut her arm on a sharp edge of the playground equipment. Your child has an open
What should you do if your child has a sore throat?
“Mommy, it hurts to swallow”, your child says as she looks up at you with a sad face and holds her throat. Sore throats have many possible root causes. It can sometimes be hard to decide when your child’s sore
Ear Care For Children And Why It’s Important
Our ears are an essential part of our body, and without them, there’s so much we wouldn’t be able to experience. This is why it’s so important to take care of your child’s ears to help prevent damage. Here’s some
Why Choose MVP Pediatric & Urgent Care?
In Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, there are plenty of adult urgent cares. But when your child faces a serious health injury, you may find that there are not enough similar locations for children when things are simply urgent.