Can you hear me now?

September 28, 2017

Parents have many concerns about children’s ears. Here are some answers to a few commonly asked questions… Should I clean my child’s ears? Nothing should be put in a child ear canal.  It is fine to wipe with a wash cloth or a Q-tip on the outside of the ear, but you can damage the…Read More

Itchy-Itchy, Scratchy-Scratchy

September 21, 2017

Getting outside to enjoy these beautiful Fall days can be an itchy endeavor Though the summer is over, Poison Ivy is still out there.  Here is some information to know before you head out to pick apples or jump in the falling leaves. Poison Ivy is a classic plant known to cause an itchy rash…Read More

Weight OFF Your Shoulders

September 14, 2017

Homework is here and backpacks can cause some health issues for kids. A few quick tips from our friends at Kids Travel Doc Backpack injuries are VERY common.  Over 7000 annually in emergency rooms! Size matters.  Backpacks should properly fit children and all attached straps should be used to maximize safety and comfort Problem solve.  Look…Read More

Should YOU be nit picking?

September 7, 2017

This time of year can bring lots of lice checks. Head lice is a very common issue in school aged children.  The phrase nit picking comes from the practice of humans picking lice nits (egg sacks) from hair.  Head lice are not known to transmit any disease and therefore are not considered a health hazard.  Personal…Read More