Fever is one of the most common reasons parents call the pediatrician. It can be alarming to see a high temperature, but fever itself is usually a sign that the body is responding to an infection. What matters most is your child’s age, symptoms, behavior, breathing, hydration, and overall appearance. Some fevers can be monitored…
Choosing a pediatrician is about more than finding an office close to home. You are choosing a care team that will help you navigate routine checkups, illnesses, school forms, growth and development, and the many questions that come with raising a child. For families in Pineville, South Charlotte, Gastonia, and nearby communities, the best choice…
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, FAAP Board-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: October 15, 2019 Last medically reviewed: July 29, 2026 Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways—the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. In a child with asthma, the airways can…
Medically reviewed by Eduardo Garrido Goico, MD, FAAP Board-Certified Pediatrician and Co-Founder, Ages & Stages Pediatric Group Originally published: August 16, 2019 Last 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…
Diaper dermatitis is the most common skin problem in infancy. It occurs in half of all diaper-wearing infants and children. It is typically caused by irritation of skin from being in contact with urine and feces, and the fact that some candida species tend to normally reside in our skin. These are the two most…
“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…