posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Diabetes is on the rise, and not just in adults. More and more children in the US are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes used to be Read more

posted: Nov. 05, 2021.

A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs as a result of a blow to the head. Since concussions can be serious, it’s important that you’re able to recognize Read more

posted: Oct. 20, 2021.

Just like responsible parents, our pediatricians are interested in keeping your children well – this includes helping your kids stay safe while riding their bikes.  The National Safety Council reports Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2021.

Potty training is a big moment for your child and is something that may challenge them in many ways. Unfortunately, many young ones do struggle during this process and may Read more

posted: Sep. 22, 2021.

The day your child is born is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. Of course, finding out your precious newborn has a cleft lip or palate Read more

posted: Sep. 03, 2021.

Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read more

posted: Jul. 30, 2021.

Going to the beach as a family can be a fun activity with sand, surf, and other beach festivities. But it’s also important to keep your kids safety in mind. Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Living in Florida has a lot of perks-- and that includes relatively easy access to lots of different beaches on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. With so many beaches to Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Sunscreen is important-- but it's especially important for babies and young kids. Their skin is newer and more delicate, since it has less overall exposure to the sun. The sooner Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Doctors have warned about the dangers of cigarette smoking for years. But a new craze-- vaping-- is putting a damper on the progress to curb nicotine addiction in teenagers. Vaping Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Healthy New Years Resolutions for Kids The new year is often a time for resolutions. This can be anything from getting healthier, to getting a new job, to forgiving someone you’ve Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Florida is a tropical climate. It rarely gets very cold here in the Sunshine State. That said, it’s important to put your children in warmer layers once the temperature starts Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

The largest segment of missing children is runaways and children who are told to leave home. Pediatricians play a role in helping reduce long-term health risks for those who consider Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Abstract OBJECTIVES: Multiple early childhood screenings are recommended, but gaps persist in implementation. Our aim for this project was to improve screening, discussion, referral, and follow-up of development, autism spectrum disorder Read more

posted: Jul. 29, 2021.

Product Recall Resources Child products, such as cribs and toys are often recalled due to a defect or hazard. It’s important to pay close attention to recalled consumer goods to protect Read more