over-parenting

Over-parenting , harmful or helpful

Over-parenting research Researchers use this term when referring to a parent’s excessive levels of involvement, control, and problem solving, in the service of the child’s well-being. The...
go check kids eye test

Amblyopia Smartphone Test, Great for Kids

Amblyopia Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the number one cause of loss of vision in children. A new app called GoCheck Kids can now be used to screen kids for this condition. Normally, a pediatrician test...
Ear Tube Surgery

Ear tube surgery, or watchful waiting ?

What are the options for a child with recurrent ear effusion (fluid) ?  This is a decision faced by millions of families. Ear tube surgery may not be the correct choice : Here are the findings of a s...
Children X-Ray

Children X-Rays, Know the Risks

Children X-Rays ,  Safety The majority of people know the safety procedures when having radiological imaging done. Technicians require the patient to wear a lead apron and extra precautions when imag...

When should you check your child for RSV?

  Respiratory Syntactical Virus (RSV) Respiratory syntactical virus (RSV) not only infects the lungs, but also the breathing passages. RSV is severe mainly in infants, small children, and older ...
flu season

Flu Season Approaches: Get vaccinated

As we head into the flu season, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has different advice this year for the flu vaccine. Who should be vaccinated The government recommends a yearly inf...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Is It?

Muscular Dystrophy There are various types of muscular dystrophy that are present in the United States. All are a condition in which the muscles are easily damaged for one reason or another. Muscular...