How to choose a pediatrician

Giving birth has evolved. Now people are taking charge of their birth story and making more informed decisions about their care. That includes choosing a pediatrician. Back in the “old days,”...

Asthma

Did someone say asthma? It’s that time of year.  The fall 🍂 and spring 🌷and winter ❄ can trigger asthma. So basically all year. What the heck is actually going on...

Eczema treatments and causes

What is eczema? That one little word you may have heard over, and over, and over again. It’s a little word, but it causes you BIG problems. 🙄 Up late itching?...

Head lice

The dreaded call– your child has head lice What to do besides panic, when your school nurse calls home and tells you that your child has head lice? Now don’t go...

Stomach bug

The stomach bug– so catchy you might just get it from reading this article. The dreaded words… the stomach bug.🤢 Let’s talk about how we can avoid catching it and what...

Does cold weather cause the flu?

Was Grandma right after all? Does cold weather cause the flu? 👵 What is the flu? The flu, also known as the influenza virus, is spread by exposure to infected particles....

Flu vaccine

Let’s talk flu vaccine. As a mom I understand the worries that you might have. Is this safe? Is this necessary? Am I doing the right thing? It’s not only OK...

What is Hepatitis A? Is Hep A vaccine safe?

What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a serious infection of the liver by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is spread by fecal matter (tiny poop particles💩) that you...

What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)??? If you’ve ever had sex, oral sex, anal sex, or any contact with someone’s genital region… This article is for you. If you haven’t done any...

Urinary Tract Infections

The first signs that you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) are burning when you pee and urinary frequency (peeing a whole lot!). 🚽 A UTI occurs when bacteria gets into...