Read about three parents' experiences to see how diverse and neat their kids are. From the age of onset of autism spectrum disorder to a child’s patterns of behavior and the progression of the condition, each child is unique.
Tag: Pediatrics
Know the Dangers of These 3 Poisons
Remember the green Mr. Yuk sticker? The dangers of poisons today can be less obvious and can appear attractive or even trendy. You may have these in your home.
Swing, batter-batter, swing! Sports Helmets and Concussions
You signed your child up for Little League, and now you’re wondering if that old batting helmet that’s been kicking around the garage is good enough for one more season. You’ve watched games from the bleachers enough times to have seen other people’s kids dropped by a wild pitch, and you don’t want to experience...
Developmental Screening for Children Ages 1-8
On Thursday, April 8, 2021, 4-7 pm, our physical, occupational, and speech therapists are offering a free screening for children 1-8 years of age. Appointment required - call to schedule.
Strep Throat or Sore Throat?
Although strep commonly affects children, anyone can get it and, if left untreated, it can be more serious than you might think.
Pediatric Preventative Care and Immunizations
Routine vaccination is an essential preventive care service from birth to 18 years, protecting children from over 15 serious diseases that still exist.
Hard Hats for Little Heads—Bike Safety
Although helmet safety is a big part of bicycle safety, it is also important for parents to teach their children about other safety rules. One suggestion is to adopt a No Helmet = No Ride rule. And remember, chin starps need to be snug, not hanging below the chill.
Reocurring Snot, Ahem, Cold Symptoms in Kids
By Martin Janning, MD, Outreach Specialist at GRHS: Ear, Nose & Throat Physician & Sleep Specialist This three-part series features common pediatric ear, nose, and throat symptoms to help parents identify the normal versus abnormal conditions kids have – and when to talk to their family physician about it. In part one, we looked at...
Does Your Child Snore? 9 Signs of Troubled Sleep
By Martin Janning, MD, Outreach Specialist at GRHS: Ear, Nose & Throat Physician & Sleep Specialist Pediatric ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Most physicians are prepared to handle an ear infection or runny nose, but how do you...