Every time your child climbs up on a doctor’s exam table or rolls up a sleeve for a blood draw, somebody makes a note of it in your child’s medical record. Doctors keep a medical record on every patient to provide the very best care. A medical record is a history of your child’s health […]
Tips & Advice
Winter’s hidden danger: How to avoid frostbite
During the winter months, frostbite injuries are common when temperatures dip below zero degrees. At this temperature, severe frostbite can occur in as little as 15-30 minutes of exposure. Hypothermia and frostbite can lead to loss of limbs (fingers, hands, toes, feet), and it can also be life-threatening in severe cases. According to Dr. Anjay […]
Be prepared for winter weather
Keep your family safe by being prepared, not scared, for snow days with these winter weather tips. Create a household emergency kit Flashlight with batteries, first-aid kit, portable battery charger, and non-perishable food, water and medicine to last 3 days. Make a car emergency kit Windshield scraper, first-aid kit, blankets, hat, gloves, water and non-perishable […]
Is CBD safe for battling kids’ sleep problems?
Getting kids to fall asleep at night is an age-old battle. Just one more drink? One more hug? Kids will try anything to stall and stay up a little later. To help kids combat anxiety, hyperactivity and more easily settle in at night, some parents are turning to supplements that contain CBD, a chemical extracted […]
Online Rewind: Most read blogs of 2023
It was a busy year full of all types of health topics of interest to parents. Here are the ones parents read the most in 2023 from our blog, Inside Children’s. 10. Prediabetes in kids: What to know and how to help Prediabetes in children has doubled in the last 20 years. To learn what […]
The mental health benefits of giving back
Sometimes the smallest act of kindness, like checking in on a neighbor, can make a positive difference for everyone involved. It’s true. Scientists believe that selfless, giving behavior releases endorphins in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the “helper’s high.” Giving of one’s time, money or service can offer many health benefits […]
