Pediatric Care: How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your Child Do you feel overwhelmed just thinking about choosing a child for your pediatrician? You’re not alone. When a new child is born, your family relocates, or your children’s needs change in general, you have to think about finding a new health care provider that…
Medicaid is a critical resource for millions of low-income families around the country. Medicaid provides families with health insurance coverage they otherwise couldn’t afford, benefiting parents and their children. In addition to satisfying basic health care needs, new research from Harvard and Cornell Universities shows a direct link between Medicaid and improved school performance in…
Another year, another cold and flu season. It seems that if you wanted to avoid catching the cold or flu, you’d basically need to hibernate until spring arrives. And we all know that is near impossible. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prepare for cold and flu to speed up your recovery…
Understanding a little bit about the cause of your child’s fever can help you understand the best treatment options and how to be proactive in monitoring your child’s other symptoms that accompany their fever. When Does a Fever Become an Urgent Concern? Typically, if a fever is a symptom of a head cold or teething,…
When your child’s just received an ADHD diagnosis, the next steps of choosing an ADHD medication for them can be challenging. You want your child to feel like his or herself, but more focused and less frustrated, and without having to try multiple medications in order to help get them to that point. Here are…
As a parent, you will encounter countless scrapes, sicknesses, and assorted boo-boo’s, especially if you have multiple children. It may seem like not a day goes by without some incident. Jack just swallowed a spoonful of his bath soap, Cadence just tripped down the last couple of stairs and hit her head on the banister…
What Makes a Pediatric Care Specialist Different from a Doctor? Lots of families trust their family doctors, and they should because of the relationships that families build with their medical practitioners through the years of care. This being the case, why would you want to take your child to a pediatric care specialist? Let’s look…
At What Age Do Signs of ADHD Appear in Children? Sometimes it can be a little confusing when you’re trying to learn about when to start screening your child for signs of ADHD. Most parents don’t notice the signs of this condition in their child until their child begins attending school, but did you know that…
What Does ADHD Look Like in Children? Many people have misconceptions about what ADHD looks like in children. Oftentimes the picture of a child who frantically runs around the room comes to mind, but this is a great misconception about what ADHD looks like in a child. Many children with ADHD show problematic behavior when it comes to completing school…
What Are the Basics of Medicaid? What Benefits Does It Provide for Children? Making sure that you understand how to cover the costs of your child’s healthcare is important. You might have medicaid or might be considering applying for Medicaid for your child. By simply understanding a few basic facts about Medicaid, you can find…