Help Keep Babies Safe this Flu Season!
Jan 2, 2020 / No Comments
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Transmitting a cold or the flu to babies as well as the elderly can be deadly in some cases. What’s more, …
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How to Prevent Those Holiday Meltdowns
Dec 13, 2019 / No Comments
By Dr. Tara Thurston Department of Pediatrics Few things are more dreaded than when your toddler throws a huge temper tantrum in front of the family during the holidays. …
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Free-Range Parenting – Is it Right for Your Family?
Oct 29, 2019 / No Comments
By Dr. Stacey Maslow Department of Pediatrics If you are a parent, chances are you’ve heard of “free-range parenting.” Advocates of free-range parenting believe that independence is fostered in …
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Be Safe with School Backpacks – Key Tips to Lighten the Load!
Sep 30, 2019 / 2 Comments
By Dr. Stacey Maslow, Department of Pediatrics Reliant Medical Group These days it seems like the average schoolchild is carrying more things in their backpack than ever before. Unfortunately, lugging …
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Do You Have an Overscheduled Child?
Aug 21, 2019 / No Comments
By Dr. Stacey Maslow Department of Pediatrics Music lessons, dance class, soccer practice, gymnastics…these days many kids seem to have busier schedules than their parents. Although many children enjoy …
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What You Need to Know About Measles Vaccine
May 28, 2019 / 1 Comment
By Dr. Alwyn Rapose Division of Infectious Diseases Measles is a disease that has been making headlines across the nation in recent months. Outbreaks have occurred in 23 states, …
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Does Your Child Need Juice?
May 10, 2019 / No Comments
By Jocelyn Durrenberger, NP Department of Pediatrics The evidence clearly says “no.” Even though I raised my three kids on water, juice and milk and my mother raised us …
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Still Spanking Your Kids? Here’s Six Other Ways to Encourage Better Behavior
Apr 20, 2019 / 1 Comment
By Dr. David Gilchrist Department of Family Practice, Reliant Medical Group Fortunately, most parents understand that spanking isn’t the best way to discipline their children. Most experts believe that …
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Six Ways to Promote Empathy in Children
Jan 28, 2019 / No Comments
By Helene Titelbaum, LICSW Pediatric Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician There’s no doubt that we live in an increasingly self-centered age. Whether attention-seeking celebrities or friends and family addicted …
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How to Make Healthier Choices When Eating Fast Food
Oct 4, 2018 / No Comments
By Stacey Maslow, MD Southborough Medical Group Pediatrics No matter where you live, you’re probably not far from a fast food restaurant. While convenient for our on-the-go lifestyles, many …
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Medical Minute: Preparing Your Child for School
Aug 9, 2018 / No Comments
We spoke with Dr. William Horgan at our Milford Pediatrics office about how to prepare your child for school, and for kindergarten in particular. Dr. Horgan is welcoming new …
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Play Hard, Play Safe
Jul 5, 2018 / No Comments
By Dr. Stacey Maslow Department of Pediatrics, Reliant Medical Group Children love to play! Playgrounds can be fun, exciting, creative places to play. Every pediatrician, however, has treated children …
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Baby-Led Weaning Gains in Popularity
May 22, 2018 / 1 Comment
By Dr. Stacey Maslow Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics It’s a classic image that most of us are familiar with – a parent spoon-feeding some baby food to a child …
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Bike Helmets Make Summer Safer
May 20, 2018 / No Comments
By Dr. Herath Wijerathna Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to injuries caused on a bike. Accidents and …
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“Tide Pod Challenge” is the Latest Dangerous Teen Fad
Feb 6, 2018 / No Comments
Teenagers have always been prone to faddish trends (and sometimes doing dumb things) but more recent fads, such as the “Tide pod challenge” and “fire challenge,” have risen to …
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Feb 1, 2018 / No Comments
Did you know that American students miss 51 million hours of school every year because of oral health problems? “Cavities and other oral health problems can lead to progressive …
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Child Car Seats Save Lives!
Aug 18, 2017 / No Comments
By Dr. Stacey Maslow Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Many people don’t realize that car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for young children. That’s why making sure …
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Talking to Your Children When a Family Pet Dies
Jul 19, 2017 / No Comments
For many children, a family pet passing away is their first experience with death. While this is a sad event, it is an opportune time for parents to help …
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Cord Blood Banking- Making an Informed Decision
Jul 18, 2017 / No Comments
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 …
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Dr. Michelle Dalal Receives 2017 Health Equity Hero Award
Jun 16, 2017 / No Comments
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 …
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Know the Symptoms of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease – a Common Summer Illness
Jun 14, 2017 / No Comments
Stacy Maslow, MD, Pediatrics Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is an easily spread infection that is common in young children. However, adults can also be infected with this disease, …
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What Does the Color of Your Snot Mean?
May 24, 2017 / No Comments
We know it’s kind of a gross topic to talk about boogers, but haven’t you ever wondered what the different colors of your mucous means? We spoke with otolaryngologist, Dr. …
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I’ve Just Found a Tick Bite– Now What Do I Do?
May 10, 2017 / 18 Comments
Many scientists believe that 2017 will be a troublesome year for ticks in our area due to the mild winter weather. So it’s important to know what to do …
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New HPV Vaccine Guidelines Affect Dosages
May 8, 2017 / No Comments
The CDC recently recommended that 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine at least six months apart rather than the previously recommended three doses to protect against …
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Teen Won’t Talk? Here’s Seven Tips to Get Your Child to Open Up
Mar 10, 2017 / No Comments
By Leslie Bourne, PhD Division Chief, Behavioral Health Reliant Medical Group As most parents know, it’s not always easy talking to a teen. Kids tend to communicate well when …
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