With MyChart messaging, gone are the days of phone tag or waiting for the doctor’s office to open to communicate with your child’s physician. Instead, parents can securely send a message to the provider day or night, when it’s convenient for them. From concerns about a medication their child is taking to follow-up questions after […]
Archives for May 2016
Sam Failed His Food Challenge Without Even Taking It
We knew going into Sam’s most recent appointment with Dr. Karnani that he is allergic to tree nuts, sesame seeds and cats. We also knew there was the possibility that even though Sam had previously enjoyed peanut butter without a problem, his allergic reaction to a cashew in January may have triggered a potential future […]
5 Ways To Help Your Child Deal With Stress
Like adults, children of all ages struggle with stress. Infants may feel stress due to a mother’s depression or a noisy environment. Preschoolers may experience anxiety when separated from their parents and adolescents can feel stress due to academic and social pressures. In addition, kids’ stress may be intensified by more than just what’s happening […]
11 Ways to Survive The First Trimester
The first trimester is your baby’s most critical period of development. By the end of the third month, all the organs will have developed and your baby’s arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes will have formed. With such rapid growth taking place, its no wonder you’re exhausted and your own body is starting to […]