Being a parent is possibly the most challenging—and yet the most rewarding—job anyone can embrace. It entails a lot of responsibilities, among which is to constantly ensure a child enjoys an optimal state of health and grows up to be a happy and successful adult. Here at Northwoods Pediatric Center in The Woodlands and Spring,
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Is It Time To Visit A Pediatric Clinic? Warning Signs
A pediatric clinic is not exactly the happiest place on earth for a child. It’s a common scenario to find yourself dealing with a crying or screaming child. However, as much as you’d rather not deal with your child crying, there are times when visiting the local pediatrician is necessary. It is crucial that we
Read MoreMost Common Childhood Diseases and Disorders
All children deserve a high quality of medical care. As a parent, it is essential to know the most up-to-date treatment guidelines to ensure your child is getting the best care possible. As a parent, your number one priority should be ensuring that your child is happy and healthy. Despite all the best efforts, eventually,
Read More5 Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
One of the most unnecessarily controversial topics in medicine today is whether vaccines are necessary. Ask any reputable medical expert from around the world, and you will get a resounding “yes” as an answer to this question. The effectiveness and need for vaccines to prevent the spread of dangerous diseases has been demonstrated numerous times.
Read MoreTips on How to Cope When Your Child Is Sick
“Mom/Dad, I don’t feel good today.” is a line parents dread to hear. However, no matter what you do to keep your child from getting sick, illnesses are an inevitable part of growing up. The best thing you can do is to learn how to effectively deal with them when they arise. Here are some
Read MoreWhy You Need to Schedule Regular Well-Child Visits
As a parent, you’ll want to have your child live a happy, healthy, and productive life. However, you just can’t bring this goal to fruition without teaming up with the person responsible for their health care: their pediatrician. Partnering with your pediatrician means you don’t see them only when your child is sick: you see
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Pediatric Healthcare
As a parent, you already know that a pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in treating children, from birth all the way to adulthood. Serving as a primary care physician for your child, this doctor performs regular health and wellness checkups, diagnoses and treats a wide range of general health conditions, administers the right
Read MoreUnderstanding ADHD in Children
ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurobiological conditions affecting children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ADHD affects roughly 388,000 children aged 2–5 years; and 2.4 million children aged 6–11 years. ADHD is also the most extensively researched pediatric mental health condition, yet
Read MoreWhy Childhood Vaccinations Matter
If there is one unequivocal message the measles outbreak in California in 2015 has put across, it is the importance of vaccinations. However, the vaccine hoaxes circulating on social media have caused many people, especially parents of young children, unnecessary anxiety and fear. If you’re among those parents who are leery of vaccines and have
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Child’s First Appointment to the Pediatrician
Whether you are waddling through the final weeks of your pregnancy or have just given birth, you likely agree that nothing is more exciting than anticipating your baby’s firsts: first smile, first coo, and first time meeting your family, and more. Keep in mind though that there’s one more “first” that is central to ensuring
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