Heart to Heart Pediatrics

Cleft Lips and Cleft Palate
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Sep. 21, 2021

The day your child is born is one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. Of course, finding out your precious newborn has a cleft lip or palate Read more
FAQs About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Sep. 02, 2021

Hand, foot and mouth disease isn’t a childhood infection that’s often discussed but should be. After all, this communicable viral infection is more common in young children than most people Read more
Does My Child Need Glasses?
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jul. 30, 2021

We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jul. 15, 2021

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jun. 25, 2021

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jun. 21, 2021

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: May 28, 2021

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
FAQs about Children's Nutrition
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: May 17, 2021

When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, Read more
Signs of Strep Throat
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Feb. 14, 2020

It's important to be able to spot the differences between a regular sore throat or viral infection and strep throat. Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common Read more
Managing Your Child's Asthma
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jan. 16, 2020

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read more
Kids and Sore Throats
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Sep. 18, 2019

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read more
Keep Your Kids Safe from Concussions
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Sep. 09, 2019

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read more
Dealing With Your Child's Fever
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Aug. 21, 2019

Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read more
Treating Mono in Your Child
Author: - Heart to Heart Pediatrics updated: Jul. 17, 2019

Has your child been uncharacteristically fatigued as of late? Whereas before they were running and jumping around, now they seem more sluggish and uninterested. Perhaps this weary state has also Read more