As a pediatrician, I often remind parents that consistent daily routines for children are more than just a schedule—they’re a critical part of supporting children’s mental health and overall development. Predictable routines provide structure, security, and emotional stability that help children thrive both at home and at school. Here’s why routines matter for children’s mental…
As your baby grows, you’ll see new skills bloom—some right on cue, some a little early, some a little later. That’s normal. Milestones are guideposts, not a race. Below is a parent-friendly month-by-month overview based on national pediatric guidelines, plus when we want you to reach out. If questions pop up at any point, our…
Hives are a skin condition with raised, itchy welts caused by histamine release. Hives usually appear out of the blue without warning. 15 to 20% of people will experience hives in their lives at some point. They can be small and round red bumps or larger swellings of all different shapes. Sometimes they are even…
Did you know that between 2020 and 2023, three young children died from a brain infection—primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)—caused by the germ Naegleria fowleri after playing in splash pads? The water in some splash pads passes only once through the splash pad’s pipes and then drains out (typically into a sewer system). In other splash…
Measles is an acute viral disease that spreads very easily and can be serious. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. In fact, 9 out of 10 people exposed to measles will catch it, if they are unvaccinated, have not had the disease before or have a problem with their immune…
Social media trends have moms feeding milk from a cow, sheep, goat or other animal that has not been pasteurized to their infants. Utah has yet to ban the sale of raw milk and this can be VERY dangerous for a lot of reasons… 1- it can carry harmful germs such as: Campylobacter, Salmonella, Escherichia…
As women we always make our children and spouses a priority and often neglect our own needs and care. I know personally, after having my kids, that I didn’t think I needed to see my OBGYN regularly. I also never established care with a Family Medicine or Primary Care Practitioner, therefore no one was watching…
At Pediatric Care+ we have recognized a gap in women’s healthcare. So many women go through years of child birth and when they are focusing on their children’s’ well-being, they neglect their own health. We hear so many stories of moms who are tired, worn out, having trouble losing or gaining weight, and experiencing overall…
What is the hype and recent controversy behind Vitamin K shot? There have been many reasons why parents are adverse to giving their newborn baby a vitamin K shot at birth (this is typically administered within 6 hours after birth), such as: avoiding unwanted pain to their child, concerns about a possible link between vitamin…