This April marks the 12th annual Autism Awareness month which is dedicated to spreading awareness and promoting acceptance and appreciation for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder. It encompasses a broad range of conditions that vary in severity and are often characterized by difficulty…
Every year, during the last week of April, World Immunization Week is celebrated across the globe. The goal of the World Health Organization’s annual campaign for 2019 is “Vaccines work: We are protected together.” Immunizations protect people of all ages from all kinds of preventable diseases and save millions of lives each year. Even with…
Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for spring cleaning! This annual task can seem overwhelming, especially with kids. But we’ve come up with a few ways to get your house decluttered and disinfected while letting the kids get in on the action (and actually help!): The Art of Tidying If you’ve…
March is National Nutrition Month which means it’s the perfect time take a look at what your kids are eating. It might be time to make some changes, but don’t worry if your kids don’t take to eating a perfectly balanced diet right away. These small adjustments will make sure your kids are developing healthy…
Were the winter blues named after a parent stuck indoors with their child for weeks on end? Possibly. Is there a way to avoid getting cabin fever this year? Definitely! While the groundhog may have seen his shadow early this year, parents know that winter is still in full swing. Don’t panic! Here are four…
Reading is one of the most fun and influential activities for a child. However, every children’s book can’t end with happily ever. Sometimes it’s about what the child learns along the way. Every parent has their go-to book, but there are plenty of remarkably well written and illustrated children’s books coming out yearly. Here are…
Winter can sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle of runny noses, fevers, and chesty coughs. While it is our job to see your kids when they are sick, we would so much rather see them just once a year when they are healthy! If you’re looking for ways to avoid sitting in the waiting room…
Keeping our kids active in the winter can sometimes be a challenge. It’s cold out there! But, remaining active, and getting plenty of outside time, is essential to our kids’ well being just as much as it is during the warmer months. Here are some tips to make the most of winter outdoor time and…
It is peak flu season. To avoid spending this winter with a house full of runny noses, fevers, and miserable kids, head over to Pediatric Care Group to get your flu shots. We’ve compiled important information parents need to know about the flu virus and how to best prevent it. What is the Flu? The…
It’s the Season for Dry Skin With the onset of winter comes the potential for your child to develop dry, itchy skin. Change in temperature from going from the outside cold air to heated inside air and lack of moisture in the air can cause skin to feel tight, itchy, or flaky. In most children,…