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Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons
posted: Mar. 02, 2018.
Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Proper Hand Washing Methods
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
One of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses is through proper hand washing. Young children in particular need to be reminded to wash their hands, which Read moreCategory: Child Healthcare -
Appendicitis in Children
posted: Feb. 06, 2018.
Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Tufts Health Together with Boston Children's ACO
posted: Jan. 23, 2018.
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT AMHERST PEDIATRICS AND YOUR HEALTH PLAN Attention! There are big changes coming for our patients who have health insurance administered through MassHealth. If your child has MassHealth Read moreCategory: Child Care,  Skin Care,  Child Safety,  Child Health Care,  Pediatric Health Care,  Children's Health,  Pediatric Care,  Child Healthcare,  Pediatric,  Diet and Nutrition,  Children's Oral Health,  Skin Condition -
Symptoms of Whooping Cough
posted: Jan. 16, 2018.
When your child is sick, it can take a toll on not only them, put you as a parent. Your pediatrician is available to help you restore the health of your Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Mono: Symptoms and Prevention
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
Understanding Mono: The “Kissing Disease” Often called the kissing disease, mononucleosis (mono) is a caused by a virus that is transmitted through saliva. You can get this infection through kissing, but Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Treating a Cut
posted: Dec. 15, 2017.
A child’s job is to explore every nook and cranny of their world, but that can often lead way to injury. From split lips to skinned knees, scrapes and cuts Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Healthy Eating Options for Busy Families
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families and making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. With a little organization, you Read moreCategory: Child Care -
Parents: Protect Your Children from Burns
posted: Nov. 13, 2017.
From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns are some of Read moreCategory: Children's Health -
Does My Child Have a Vision Problem?
posted: Nov. 01, 2017.
As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms as an indication he or she Read moreCategory: Child Healthcare -
Childhood Obesity: Helpful Tips for Parents of Overweight Children
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
More and more, childhood obesity is becoming prevalent in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past two decades it has doubled in children and tripled Read moreCategory: Child Care -
When a Sore Throat Interrupts Your Child's Health
posted: Oct. 04, 2017.
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 moreCategory: Child Healthcare -
How to Tell the Difference between Sinusitis and a Cold
posted: Sep. 15, 2017.
Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa, as the symptoms of a cold and a sinus infection can be quite similar to each other because the Read moreCategory: Child Healthcare -
Kids and Bedwetting: When Should I Be Concerned?
posted: Sep. 06, 2017.
Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
Understanding Infant Jaundice
posted: Aug. 15, 2017.
Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read moreCategory: Child Health Care -
How to Protect Kids from the Sun
posted: Aug. 15, 2017.
Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read moreCategory: Skin Care