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
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
Measles Cases
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there have been a total of 626 individual cases of measles confirmed in 22 states in the US. The number of confirmed cases in 2019 is expected to surpass the highest level
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