Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAP Board-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: September 9, 2019 Last medically reviewed: July 29, 2026 Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents bring babies and young children to the pediatrician. A child with an ear infection may cry, pull…
Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAPBoard-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: August 16, 2019Last medically reviewed: July 28, 2026 It is normal for children to occasionally become distracted, restless, impatient or impulsive. Young children are still developing the ability to focus, control their behavior and manage their emotions.…
“Colicky baby” is a term that can generate confusion. The phrase baby colic is certainly misleading; it seems to imply that the infant is crying due to a GI disorder or pain when that is not really the cause. Infantile Colic refers to an infant who cries often for prolonged periods without an apparent reason…
Influenza (Flu) Influenza Virus or typically knows as the flu, has marked seasonality. Typically begins in October and can last as late as May, with the largest number of cases between January and March. Usually the highest incidence of cases occurring in school-aged children. Symptoms of Influenza (Flu) Infection, begins suddenly and nonspecific like: Fever…
Head lice You receive a note or a call from school stating your child has headlice. You wonder how to approach this. Well, feel free to use this article to guide your next step, as well as to know where the AAP stands as far as return to school criteria. First let’s talk about head…
Is my toddler ready for potty training? Readiness is not something that just happens; there are a set of concepts/skills that can be presented to your child to promote readiness. For the most part, almost all children can be made ready for potty training by 3 years, many by 2 ½ years, and some even…