As parents, you want the best for your kids, especially when they're not feeling well. At Woodstock Pediatric Medicine, we feel the same way. We're here to reassure, support, and work with you so your child gets care that's thoughtful, timely, and focused on their...
Cold and flu season is back, and with it comes the challenge of keeping kids healthy. Between school, sports, and playdates, kids are always touching surfaces and passing germs without even realizing it. While we can't stop every sneeze or cough from spreading, one of...
At Woodstock Pediatric Medicine, we believe that a child's health goes way beyond just checkups and vaccines. It’s also about nurturing their growing minds! That’s why we’re proud to be part of programs like Reach Out and Read, which encourages early literacy by...
Bringing your baby to the pediatrician for the first time is a big moment, and we know it can come with all kinds of feelings. Excitement. Nerves. Exhaustion (hello, new parent life!). Maybe even a little uncertainty about what to expect. We want you to know: you’re...
Somehow, summer always seems to fly by. One minute you’re enjoying popsicles and pool days, and the next you’re digging through the closet looking for that one school backpack you swore you wouldn’t lose this year. (Don’t worry, you’re never the only one!) As...
As parents, we totally get it — kids are full of surprises. One day they’re bouncing around everywhere, and the next they’re snuggled on the couch, not quite themselves. It’s normal to wonder, “Should I call the pediatrician or just wait it out?” You’re not alone in...
Vaping - What Parents and Teens Need to Know Earlier in 2019, we reported findings from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). That article contained general information regarding some of the issues surrounding JUUL (one particular brand of e-cigarettes). At...
Kids Need Love Too Whereas Gary Chapman’s treatise regarding the language of love was intended for the spousal relationship, the ‘languages’ are: Words of affirmation Quality time Gifting Acts of service Physical touch These can easily be applied to the parent-child...
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) – a leading fighter against child abuse, abduction, and exploitation - is a trusted source of information. They report that there were more than 10,000 possible sex trafficking incidents in 2017. Be aware...
“Body Art” - Is It A Good Idea ?? Tattooing and body piercing seems to be a commonplace occurrence in that among young adults, about 38 % have a tattoo and about 23 % have a body piercing other than the earlobe (Pew Research Center,...
Children have forgotten! They have forgotten about books. . . . how they feel, how they smell, what it is like to read one late at night tucked in bed or how the world and all its adventures are just a page away. They have forgotten or...
Despite considerable government regulation of the toy industry, injuries related to the use of toys continue to be a significant childhood problem. Parents and the pediatric community – often unaware of how toys receive their developmental and safety labeling and the...
WRONG ! And these items have become intensely popular ! A study in southern California in 2014 documented that, after a 20-year decline in smoking prevalence, there was a dramatic upswing in combined cigarette/e-cigarette usage. The study revealed that 1 in 7 high...
Hoo-ray! The holidays are upon us! We think about them all year long, plan weeks in advance, make endless lists to achieve the perfect holiday season and they come and go in the blink of an eye. Then what? We begin the process over by thinking what we will do...
Don’t allow the media, Hollywood celebrities or an overnight blogger you found on Google convince you the flu shot is “pointless”…because they are missing the point…literally. The flu shot is your child’s best bet for avoiding the...
Asthma is a pulmonary condition that may be responsible for minimal symptoms or great distress requiring an alteration in one’s lifestyle. Typically, but not always, there is a family history of difficulty with asthma. Often beginning in the fall, when the weather...
Children are naturally independent. They desire to do things on their own. My daughter initially reminded me of this by saying, “My can do it!” and my son spontaneously tried things on his own. My heart wanted them to always depend on me, but my brain told me to...
If your children are anything like mine, summer means vacationing at the beach. For me, I immediately think of alternatives to a beach vacation. Whether your child goes to day camp, stays with a sitter or stays home with you, try to plan outings this summer that are...
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