We are honored to announce that Dr. Marylee Mundell, D.O., F.A.A.P. has again been named one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Doctors. That matches her recognition as one of the area’s top doctors in 2018. Philadelphia is a hub for medicine. The area is world-renowned for its impressive hospitals, world-class care, and advanced medical technology. Each…
Eyes. We are constantly using them, and so are our children. The eyes begin to work from the moment your little ones wake up in the morning, to the moment they close their eyes at night. Children’s vision is vital to their growth and it’s one of the key ways they experience the world. Recently,…
They say a smile is worth a thousand words, and seeing your children smile is priceless. The foundation of a healthy smile begins during the first years of life. As parents, setting a daily routine with a focus on proper oral hygiene is incredibly important. When good oral hygiene habits develop at a young age,…
Spring is the season of growth, and it’s the perfect time to revamp your family’s meals and spice up your healthy eating routine. Finding healthy recipes, ones that even your pickiest eaters will enjoy can be a challenge for busy parents. We’ve come up with four nutritional trips to ensure your children get all the…
POISON CONTROL: (800)222-1222 If someone is unconscious or has trouble breathing, call 911. If you have children in your household, the number for Poison Control should be visible somewhere in your kitchen or bathroom. According to the Poison Prevention Week Council, the United States receives over two million reported poisonings each year; and out of…
March brings us springtime, flowers, and a break from the cold weather. But, it also means daylight savings time, days are longer and nights are shorter. Even though, daylight savings only means one hour of sleep loss, that one hour can drastically change our sleeping habits and schedules. This change can have a lasting effect…
Just as you and your family begin to recover from the holiday party rush and start your healthy resolutions for the new year, along comes February; the month of candy hearts, chocolate flowers, and loads of sugar. This year, trade those artificial sugars for these healthy lovable alternatives. Sweetheart Smoothie Smoothies have become more and…
Your children see the world through their eyes. For young children, the vision center of the brain is not fully developed until age 7, making vision screening tests vital starting at a young age. If your children cannot send clear images to their brain, it can have an impact on a variety of vision and…
February is American Heart Month, 28 days dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of healthy hearts of all ages. In the United States, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death. In order to change the statistics, it’s important for parents to start teaching children about effective ways to take care of…
With colder weather and shorter days, finding physical activity for your youngsters in the winter is more of a challenge. We are more inclined to snuggling under warm blankets, watching movies and snacking, then strapping on our sneakers and heading outdoors. Despite the weather, it is vital that you show your kids that physical activity…