March 11-17, 2018 is National Sleep Awareness Week.  Sleep is a foundation of health and wellness.  When they don’t get enough sleep or good quality sleep, children (and adults) cannot function well.   Signs your child may not be getting quality sleep: Difficulty focusing Difficulty following directions Hyperactivity Irritability Moodiness Difficulty awakening in the morning Impaired […]

Vaping The usage of Electronic cigarettes is growing in popularity.  Unfortunately, this includes use children and teens.  In 2016, more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in the  past 30 days, including 4.3% of middle school students and  11.3% of high school students. These products come in stylish packages that […]

Keeping children safe from harm is an important role of a parent.  As pediatricians, we talk to parents about keeping children safe from adults who might harm them, gun safety, media safety and such.  But what about children hurting children…what about bullying? October has been designated National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, so we are sharing […]