A message to our patients: (UPDATED) – April 23, 2020 It is our commitment to remain open and available 7 days a week, with access 24-hours a day. Please call the office to schedule your child’s well-visit and other medical care visits. Our office is a safe environment. Summer is our busiest time for physicals. […]
Introduction: Welcome to my blog! I hope that through this blog you can learn a little bit about mental health and from the experience our family had with a teenager who struggled in silence with anxiety and depression. I hope through this blog, I can give you the vocabulary and tools you need to feel […]
Is It Ok For New Moms To Ask For Help? I recently sat down with a new mom and her one month old baby. She shared how she couldn’t believe how becoming a mother made her feel so incompetent. She was amazed at how disorganized she was, how insecure in her decision making was, and […]
Adolescence today is dynamic and complex. The push and pull of blossoming independence, developing maturity and self-awareness is compiled with worry about the present and the future. It is a challenging path for today’s high school students. There is a lot of pressure internally and externally to succeed academically, athletically, and socially – in […]
You’re having a baby! Prenatal care should start as early as you get the big news to facilitate a smooth pregnancy. Step one is scheduling an appointment with a board-certified obstetrician or midwife within the first 6 weeks to ensure you are receiving the appropriate medical care for you and your baby. What should I […]
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! If you are new parents this can seem like an overwhelming time because there are so many new things to learn. Experienced parents will be more comfortable but please remember every baby is unique and what works well for one child may not hold true for the […]
Most parents have some fears of the day their child will start dating. This is a very big step for most teenagers, and shows that they are growing up and entering into adulthood. It is very important to be aware that they still need you now and this is all a normal part of development […]
Are You Expecting? If you are like most people you are terrified about bringing home a new baby! Welcome to reality. Although you may have a million questions as an expecting parent, bringing home a new child is one of the most wonderful, exciting things on the planet! The trepidation of being a new parent stems mostly from not […]
Vaccines help protect infants, children, and teens from serious diseases. Getting childhood vaccines means your child can develop immunity (protection) against diseases before they come into contact with them. Did you know that getting your child vaccinated also protects others? Because of community immunity or “herd immunity”, vaccines help keep your child’s younger siblings, older […]
Once your child becomes a teen, many new challenges may arise. Helping your adolescent navigate through these developmental stages will help them succeed as adults. The adolescent years typically begin at age thirteen. Some children start slightly earlier with the onset of puberty and others experience delayed puberty. However, it is not the physical […]