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Signs of Tonsillitis
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: May 18, 2020

Everyone is born with two tonsils. These are lymph nodes located right in the back of the throat. They help out the immune system by housing important white blood cells. Read more
Signs Your Child Has ADHD
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: May 05, 2020

Parents want the best for their child, which is why check-ups and appointments with their pediatricians are so important. Yet your pediatrician isn’t just available for when your child is Read more
Why Immunizations Are Important
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Apr. 17, 2020

To keep your child healthy and happy this involves making sure that they eat the right foods, exercise regularly and get quality sleep. Of course, visiting your pediatrician for routine Read more
Treating Warts
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Apr. 02, 2020

Warts are common, benign bumps that develop on the skin as a result of a viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are pretty common in children and Read more
Getting a Hearing Screening for Your Child
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Mar. 18, 2020

As soon as your baby is born but before they leave the hospital, they will need to undergo a hearing screening (most hospitals perform a hearing screening but it’s also Read more
Treating Your Child's Allergies
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Feb. 28, 2020

Sneezing. Watery eyes. Stuffy nose. These could just be symptoms of a cold or these could be signs that your child has allergies. If you notice that your child’s symptoms Read more
Signs of Strep Throat
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Feb. 14, 2020

It's important to be able to spot the differences between a regular sore throat or viral infection and strep throat. Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common Read more
Diabetes and Your Child
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Feb. 03, 2020

With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read more
Managing Your Child's Asthma
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jan. 16, 2020

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read more
Kids and Sore Throats
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Sep. 18, 2019

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read more
Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Sep. 09, 2019

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read more
Dealing With Your Child's Fever
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Aug. 21, 2019

Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read more
FAQs About Car Seats and Recommendations
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Aug. 05, 2019

Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read more
Treating Mono in Your Child
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jul. 17, 2019

Has your child been uncharacteristically fatigued as of late? Whereas before they were running and jumping around, now they seem more sluggish and uninterested. Perhaps this weary state has also Read more
What Happens During a Child Physical Exam?
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jul. 02, 2019

Once your child is born it’s amazing just how quickly they grow and develop. It seems like you blink and suddenly they are talking and walking. During these important milestones Read more
Treating Diabetes in Your Child
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jun. 18, 2019

If your child has just been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important that you have a pediatrician you can turn to in order to create a customized and effective treatment plan. Read more