The Pediatric Center in New Providence, NJ, offers a free new baby class to help parents learn how to care for their newborns. Led by Dr. Clare Cardo McKegney, DNP, a highly qualified Doctor of Nursing Practice and certified breastfeeding counselor, this class provides parents with valuable information on how to care for their newborn […]
The teenage patient is unique and requires special attention, in addition to their annual well visits. The Pediatric Center offers a dedicated Teen Center to assist with sports physicals, acne and eczema management, asthma issues, ADHD/ADD (assessment, diagnosis and treatment), substance abuse and so much more. Our teenage patients are interested in talking about dating, […]
Parents are an important trusted source for their children when it comes to health information and to prepare for developing healthy relationships and navigating challenges. Part of these discussions include sexual and reproductive health, and parents should be prepared with options and information. Over the past decade, the percentage of high school-aged adolescents having sex […]
It is very common for children to become dehydrated. First, it’s difficult to get them to drink water. Second, with their high energy levels and activities, they lose a lot of water from their body. Being well hydrated improves mood, memory, and attention in children and can combat fatigue. One of the best ways […]
April is National Humor month! It was founded in 1976 by comedian and best-selling author, Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It was created as a means to increase public awareness around the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter and joy lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills and an enriched […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reinforces the benefits of administering vitamin K to newborns shortly after birth to prevent a life-threatening disease that causes bleeding in otherwise healthy infants. In an updated policy statement, “Vitamin K and the Newborn Infant,” published in the March 2022 Pediatrics, the AAP notes a dangerous trend. In recent […]
The Pediatric Center continues to offer an on-site Lactation Support Center including a private breast feeding and lactation suite. These resources are readily available to our patients and we invite you to take advantage of the service at no additional charge. Our Director of Lactation Support, Clare Cardo McKegney, DNP, APN, CPNP, is a board […]
March is National Nutrition Month and a good reminder that a kids’ early eating experience can affect how they eat when they get older. It’s so important to start young and incorporate healthy eating habits into the home. Foods to Introduce First Starting at 6 months old, a baby can start to transition from breast […]
The tributes to women in the month of March are endless as we recognize National Women’s History Month. There are some remarkable women that paved the path for female pediatricians. Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to attend medical school in the United States in 1847. She paved the path for female doctors to come. […]
Kindness matters and there are some great health benefits that go along with being kind. Some of these include: Creating a sense of belonging Spreading kindness helps build, maintain and strengthen social connections. Helping others creates a sense of belonging by creating new friends and connecting with communities. It also gives a sense of purpose […]