By Michelle Dalal, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Dealing with change can be hard for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has closed schools, affected workplaces, and drastically changed our daily …
By Michelle Dalal, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics There are many choices new parents make when a baby is on the way. As technology has progressed, some parents are …
Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Dalal, one of our Milford pediatricians, who was honored this morning by Delta Dental as their 2017 “Health Equity Hero”. She was recognized for her …
By Michelle Dalal, MD Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Healthy smiles are important for a healthy future. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Dental Association (ADA) and American Academic …
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, “Parents play an important role in helping children and teens navigate media, which can have both positive and negative effects.” That’s why …
It’s cold season once again and many parents are looking for ways to help a child get through the misery of a cold. The American Academy of Pediatrics does …
Most parents realize the importance of taking their child to the doctor for wellness visits when they are young; but well visits are just as important for teens and …
According to an article in the Journal of the American Dental Association, more than five million teeth are avulsed (removed from their socket) each year; many during sports activities. …
Studies show that bad dietary habits start early in life – often in the toddler years. It’s very important to get kids to start eating healthy early in life, …
This month is National Autism* Awareness Month and I wanted to share with you a few places where families in our community may enjoy visiting, especially if a child …
Question: When should I start brushing my child’s teeth? Answer: You should start as early as when they have a single tooth. Question: Should I use fluoride toothpaste for …
By Michelle Dalal, MD, FAAP Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Associate Professor of Pediatrics, UMass Memorial Medical Center HPV vaccine is a safe, effective, cancer preventing vaccine. HPV (human papillomavirus) can …
It’s medical fact that young children need more sleep and don’t tolerate lack of sleep as well as adults do. Even the loss of one hour of sleep can …
Brrr…It’s been a cold winter! Here are three tips to keep your child safe in the car seat or booster seat: Dress your child in normal layering (just as …