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 …

By Mary Ellen Dugan, MD Department of Pediatrics, Southboro Medical Group As a pediatrician for 30 years, I have oftentimes been inspired and sometimes saddened by changes in our …

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 …

“Are you having trouble putting food on the table?” As a parent, you might be somewhat taken aback when your pediatrician asks you this question or you see it …

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 …

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 …

By Dr. Danielle Moncrieffe Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics Medical professionals know that a fever can actually benefit sick children and adults. However, many parents become stressed and concerned when …

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 …

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 …

By Dr. Danielle Moncrieffe Reliant Medical Group Pediatrics College can be an especially stressful time for students. Between homework, exams, and all-night study sessions, it is not surprising that …

By Dr. Danielle Moncrieffe Reliant Pediatrics Unfortunately, bullying is a fact of life for many children. And it’s a problem that isn’t going away. According to one recent study …

By Dr. Stacey Maslow Southboro 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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

By Leslie Bourne, PhD Division Chief, Behavioral Medicine Reliant Medical Group As most parents know, it’s not always easy talking to a teen. Kids tend to communicate well when …

It can be a hard subject to bring up, but talking to your children about drinking and drugs is important – it’s a conversation all parents need to have. …

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 …

We all know that good dental care is essential for your child’s health. However, some kids just don’t like to brush as much as they should. Using an electric …

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 …