Pediatrics Articles

Pediatrics / General

• What can I do to help relieve my child’s seasonal allergies?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP
• What are the most common summer accidents and ailments?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP
• When is it recommended for children to have their tonsils or adenoids removed?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by James Reese, MD
• Can children “outgrow” their asthma?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Marla Elkins, FNP
• What can I do to boost my kids’ immune systems and keep them from catching every bug at school?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• How important is a healthy sleep habit? Any tips?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• How early can children develop health problems caused by lack of exercise? What types of problems can develop?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• If my child breaks his leg at a young age, can that affect his growth?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• 5 year-old in sports like skiing and football, how can I make sure he won’t get hurt?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• I can’t get my child to eat anything healthy and he’s overweight. Should I be concerned about the risk of disease?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• Are there certain warning signs that may signal that my child has a developmental disorder?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• Vaccinations can be controversial for some families. Are they safe?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• Are there any special accommodations for children having surgery?
  Posted on 06/10/2013 by Andi Coniglio, RN

Pediatrics / Acute Care

• Will I have the opportunity to make decisions about the tests, treatments and other care my child may receive in the hospital?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP
• How can I help make my child more comfortable in the hospital?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP
• Who will take care of my child in the hospital?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP
• What are some common illnesses that could require my child to be hospitalized?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP

Pediatrics / Emergency Medicine

• When do I know my child needs to go to the emergency room?
  Posted on 03/27/2014 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• If my child has a fever, when should we consider bringing her in for emergency care?
  Posted on 07/23/2012 by Ashley Laird, MD

Pediatrics / Fitness

• How much exercise does a child need?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• How can I encourage my child to exercise?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• How early can children develop health problems caused by lack of exercise? What types of problems can develop?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• 5 year-old in sports like skiing and football, how can I make sure he won’t get hurt?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD

Pediatrics / Infant Care

• What advice do you have for new parents?
  Posted on 01/28/2015 by Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP
• What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and are there any precautions I can take to protect my baby?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• As an expectant, first-time mother, when should I schedule my first visit with a pediatrician?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• When is the best time to start solid foods and are there any foods to avoid?
  Posted on 03/27/2011 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD

Pediatrics / Sports Medicine

• Are there sports that young kids should avoid? What sports have the most injuries?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• Can too much training and exercise affect a child’s development? 
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• What are the most common sports injuries in children? Is there a difference between boys and girls?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• If my child breaks his leg at a young age, can that affect his growth?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD
• 5 year-old in sports like skiing and football, how can I make sure he won’t get hurt?
  Posted on 01/27/2015 by Felix "Tony" Conte, MD