Balancing the protection of children from the world’s dangers while helping them learn how to navigate the world safely is a parent’s responsibility. We live in a big world, and the internet has made it feel even bigger and scarier for parents who are concerned about the safety of their children and teens while navigating […]
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Infant colic is the medical term for a condition with which healthy babies cry for prolonged amounts of time without any obvious reason. Infant colic is diagnosed when a baby cries for longer than three hours per day, more than three times a week, and for more than three weeks. Colic is only diagnosed after
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From infancy through childhood, nutrition plays an integral role in a child’s physical and cognitive development. You have probably heard the saying that nutrition is the building block of life, and that saying is accurate because every cell within the body relies on vitamins, nutrients, and calories to function properly. Balanced nutrition supports healthy growth
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Developmental milestones are what many parents think of as “baby book” moments. They include achievements like your baby’s first smile, laugh, wave, word, or steps. Every child is unique and develops at a slightly different pace, but tracking developmental milestones and when they are reached is important. Doing so can help parents identify developmental delays
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Today, kids and teens grow up surrounded by screens where they access digital content, social media, entertaining videos, video games, and more. As a result, screen time rules for children have become an essential aspect of parenting. The Effects of Too Much Screen Time on Children and Teens All of this screen time puts the
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Nutrition is often regarded as the foundation of health, growth, and development. Proper nutrition for infants is vital to the child’s current and future wellness, health, and physical and mental development. During the first two years, infants only consume small amounts of food, so every bit needs to count. Parents must understand what constitutes proper
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As every parent knows, children don’t come with instruction manuals, and knowing the best ways to encourage desirable behaviors in children doesn’t come naturally to parents. Negative or punitive discipline techniques such as spanking, shaming, putting children in time-out, or withholding affection and attention have been associated with negative outcomes such as an increase in
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Healthy infant sleep patterns are essential because sleep plays a significant role in your child’s cognitive development, memory formation, language acquisition, physical growth, and immune system. During an infant’s first year, the baby’s sleep patterns begin to mature, as they learn to self-soothe, fall asleep on their own, and begin sleeping less during the day
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Sore throat is a very common reason for children to visit the doctor. Most sore throats are caused by viruses and require only comfort care. Parents often worry that their child’s symptoms are from strep throat and require antibiotics. While the only way to confirm that a sore throat is from strep, not all sore
Many parents wonder if they should get the flu shot for their children each fall. In almost every case, the answer is YES! The flu shot protects against influenza. This is a very serious virus that causes high fever, severe cough and congestion, body aches, and general misery. It also has a high rate of
Flu Shot Clinic Times
Flu shots are recommended for anyone 6 months old or older. We are running our flu shot clinic again this year to help ensure our patients get vaccinated in time for flu season.
Flu shots are by appointment only. No walk-ins, please.
Call us at 708-364-1550 to schedule.
Flu Shot Clinic Times
Saturday Sept 28th: 9a – noon
Tuesday Oct 8th: 4p – 7:30p
Tuesday Oct 15th: 4p – 7:30p
Tuesday Oct 22nd: 4p – 7:30p
Saturday Oct 19th: 9a – noon
Tuesday Oct 29th: 4p – 730p
