Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Parents
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
At the start of a New Year, many have extensively planned rigid weight-loss diets, to spontaneously eradicate unhealthy habits, to achieve personal greatness or to conquer the world in 2015. Read More
Should Children Be Paid for Doing Chores?
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
SHOULD CHILDREN BE PAID FOR DOING CHORES? Here is some insight from Preferred Medical Group’s Child Psychologist, Dr. Michelle DeRamus. – Positive reinforcement (i.e., rewards for behaviors you want to see happen Read More
Gastroenteritis (i.e. the Stomach Virus): A Pediatrician’s Perspective
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
As a parent myself, I can relate to that feeling of worry when your child has vomiting and diarrhea and is not able to eat or drink. I always feel Read More
Helping Your Child Deal With a Break Up
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
Breaking off a romantic relationship is difficult at any age… Parents, here are some ideas about helping your child deal with a break up! Breaking up is hard to do. Helping your Read More
Bonding with your newborn baby
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
If you are reading this article, you are more than likely expecting a baby or have recently delivered; first and foremost, congratulations! Parenthood is an exciting journey that is unparalleled Read More
Jaundice in Newborns
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
WHAT IS HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA OR  JAUNDICE? Hyperbilirubin or increased levels of bilirubin/jaundice – is the yellow discoloration noted on the skin and the conjunctiva (the white part of the eye). Jaundice in newborns Read More
Eating Disorders/Body Image in Teens
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
The first time I remember being aware of my own body image was when I was in second grade. I was on the bus, and a girl a few years Read More
Dr. DeRamus Speaks about Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recognition of Autism Awareness Month
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
A special thanks to Ms. Diane Pope and the Autism Hope Center for inviting us to participate in April’s Autism Support Group Meeting in Recognition of Autism Awareness Month 2015. Read More
Cyberbullying for Kids
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children and includes  behaviors that focus on making someone else feel inadequate, or focus on belittling someone else and is done with Read More
Avoiding New Sibling Jealousy
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
There’s a lot to think about when preparing for a new baby. For families who already have at least one child, that prep work should include making sure older siblings Read More
Best Pediatricians in Columbus GA
- posted: Jun. 21, 2024
Each year, we at Preferred Medical Group assist more than 6,000 patients with their healthcare needs.  We have two locations, Phenix City Children’s for pediatric patients only and Fort Mitchell Read More
Potty Training: A Guide for Parents
- posted: Jun. 21, 2024
If you are a parent, you can most likely relate to the unparalleled feeling of elation and excitement that comes when your child reaches a big milestone. In the early Read More
Choosing the Best Pediatrician in Columbus / Phenix City
- posted: Jun. 21, 2024
CHECKLIST: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR NEW PEDIATRICIAN You’ve got a baby on the way–now’s the time to find a doctor you can trust. Below is our guide to choosing the pediatrician Read More
Setting Boundaries with Grandparents
- posted: Jun. 21, 2024
Setting boundariesRules with our children’s grandparents is hard. We are taughtsince early childhood that talking back to our elders is not OK. So even when we need to do what Read More
Welcome to Dr. Catrece Dantzler, LPC
- posted: Jun. 21, 2024
Preferred Medical Group is thrilled to welcome Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Catrece Dantzler, aboard at our Phenix City Children’s & Family Clinic location as of March 2016. She is accepting Read More
Teething 101
- posted: Jun. 21, 2024
So your little munchkin has just started sleeping longer through the night and you’re catching up on those lost hours of sleep and then suddenly: boom! The irritability, drooling and Read More
