Tag: pediatric health
Headaches and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
This post is sponsored by Children's Mercy.
If your kid experiences frequent headaches, you are not alone. More than 40,000 kids in the Kansas City...
My Kid Has Food Allergies: What Can I Do?
At 5 months old, my oldest son had his first allergic reaction. We didn’t know for sure at the time, but we suspected that...
A Cure for Charlie
#ACureforCharlie
Charlie turned 3 in November 2020. He was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease in August 2019—so rare it is referred to only by its...
Tubie Life: What it’s Like to have a Kid with a...
We recently joined the ranks of families who have children with a feeding tube. We've been very open about this on social media and...
September Brings Awareness to Suicide Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Just reading those words breaks my mama heart. The topic...
Softening the Impact of Adverse Experiences
As mamas, we’d like to protect our babies from every possible adverse experience. Even though we know this is an impossible task—and if we...
The Stages of A Traumatic Ultrasound
“All that matters is a healthy baby.”
How many times have you heard this phrase when talking about an ultrasound? I've used it many times...
So Your Kid Is Getting Braces? What You Need to Know
The goal of the first appointment is to determine if treatment is needed and, if so, the best way to proceed. A thorough clinical...
How to Choose a Orthodontist For Your Child
Look for an Orthodontist with Credentials
When it comes to searching for pediatric orthodontic treatment, it is important to choose a professional with the correct...
Early Childhood Dental Visits: What Age and What to Expect
Dental care can be frightening and intimidating to a small child, and that first impression can often last a lifetime. That’s why we do...
13 Resources for Slaying the Anxiety Dragon
I'd like to begin with a caveat - I am not a doctor or a therapist. My son experienced a bout of mild, manageable...
Celebrating Christmas Miracles in the NICU
Christmas presents come in all shapes and sizes. Growing up, I always remember my parents saying, “The best presents aren’t always the biggest, sometimes...
Ways to Prevent Choking: What Parents Need to Know
As much as I despise driving home from work in the dark, the Plaza lights are a welcome consolation. Visiting the Plaza and enjoying...
Protecting Your Baby’s Vision
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends scheduling your babies’ first eye exam at six months of age.
Healthy eyes and good vision play a critical...
A Pediatrician’s Tips for Helping Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight
Childhood obesity in America is unfortunately a problem on the rise. According to the CDC, about 1 in 6 children in the United States has...
