As parents, it’s natural to worry about your child’s health. The new RSV shot offers peace of mind, knowing that you’re taking proactive steps to safeguard your child against a potentially serious illness. What is RSV Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common virus that can cause severe respiratory infections in some infants and
From time immemorial kids have always thought they were smarter and more world wise than their parents. This hasn’t changed! With their phones, the internet, and social media, kids and teens have every topic at their fingertips. What they don’t know–is what they don’t know. Enter parents and how to keep your kids and teens
It’s back-to-school time. As kids head back to school it’s common for them to experience a range of emotions, including anxiety. Parents play a crucial role in helping their children navigate these feelings and ensure a smooth transition. First and foremost, maintaining open communication is essential. Encourage your child to express their worries and fears
We are approaching the time when kids and parents start preparing for going back to school. As the time nears, there are numerous tips to prepare and get your kids off to a great start, including Personal Pediatric’s back to school guide. Get All Required Shots And Immunizations Visit our Orlando office to schedule your
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has many symptoms and not all are that easy to spot at first. It is a complex disorder that is usually diagnosed before teen years and on average by age 7. When a parent asks the question, does my child have ADHD, it’s time to find out. Where To Start Turn
What causes early childhood dental caries in children? Prolonged exposure to milk and other sugary liquids such as juice can cause tooth decay in children. This is known as early childhood caries (ECC), bottle-mouth syndrome, or baby bottle tooth decay. It has remained an increasing problem world-wide, though it varies based on socioeconomic status and
Summertime is the most important time to protect your children from the sun’s rays. Staying in the shade and covering up the skin are the most protective ways to avoid sun exposure and always your first line of defense. But, for those sunny outdoor days where exposure is expected, sunscreen can provide protections from the
How much calcium and Vitamin D does my child need? We get this question a lot during our well child exams. The answer varies per age group, but according to the American Academy of Pediatrics these are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA): 0-6 months > 200 mg calcium daily > 400 IU vitamin D 7-12
As all your children go off to summer camp, we wanted to bring up some of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations prior to participating! Day camps and resident camps are great opportunities for children to get out and be around others. Approx 14 million children attend day or resident camp during the summer. There are
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists strongly supports breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding newborns. The current recommendation is no formula, water or juice for the first 6 months. Breast milk has many medical and psychological benefits not available from human milk substitutes such as formula.
