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 …
No matter where you live, you’re probably not far from a fast food restaurant. While convenient for our on-the-go lifestyles, many fast food offerings are not beneficial to our …
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 …
Children love to play! Playgrounds can be fun, exciting, creative places to play. Every pediatrician, however, has treated children who have been hurt at their local playground. Following the …
It’s a classic image that most of us are familiar with – a parent spoon-feeding some baby food to a child in a highchair. However, for some families that …
Each year, more than 300,000 children go to the emergency room due to injuries caused on a bike. Accidents and falls while riding a bike can be very serious, …
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 …
Many people don’t realize that car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for young children. That’s why making sure your child is restrained properly in a child …
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 …
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, and outbreaks are …
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 Health 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. …
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 …
The warm glow of Baltic amber is attractive, enticing, and increasingly common to see on the necks of teething infants and toddlers. People claim that when the necklace is …
Those yellow school buses are starting to make their morning rounds. As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, it’s important to make sure your children adjust …
We visited again with pediatrician, Dr. Joanne Samant, to learn about the appropriate car seats as your child ages. Watch the video below for great tips to keep your …
Head lice, those pesky little critters, seem to be frustrating kids and parents everywhere. And if lice weren’t already hard enough to get rid of, now families have to …
This week we visited with Jocelyne Durrenberger, NP to learn about the health benefits of having pets in your home. Many pets are re-homed when couples find out they are …
Although anyone who has ever attended a birthday party for a five-year old will swear by it, there is no scientific evidence that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. In …
We talked to some kids recently to find out what they like about their Reliant doctor and their answers were great. Check out the adorable video below: If …
Bike riding is fun and great exercise, but it can also be dangerous. Bike accidents are a major cause of emergency room visits for children. That’s why it’s important …
Measles, a disease once thought to have been eliminated in the United States, is making headlines again this winter. Most of the recent cases have been linked to an …