How to go toe-to-toe with ingrown toenails
Your teenager may be keeping you on your toes these days. But then in addition to the standard pushbacks and complaints, you begin hearing about toe pain. Toe pain, really? But what you see is enough to make your own toes curl. It’s an ingrown toenail. If the ingrown toenail looks to be in the…
Read More6 tips for managing children’s screen time
Tablets, handheld games, smartphones, TVs. There are so many technology options for children to use both for educational purposes and for simple fun. But with those opportunities, there are also serious downsides. Too much time spent with noses buried in a screen. Not enough time spent playing outside or interacting face to face with others.…
Read MoreHow we can form the best parent-pediatrician team
Today’s parents are more informed and proactive in their children’s healthcare, which is essential to ensure the best care possible. At Suburban Pediatric Associates, we welcome and encourage parental involvement. We believe that together we form a powerful team for all our children – from birth through adolescence. Our Pediatricians and Nurse Practitioners promise that…
Read MoreGetting the right vaccines keeps international travel safe and fun
Whether it’s for pleasure, business, volunteering or education, more Americans are traveling internationally than ever before. Having the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of different cultures is exciting and often life-changing. But nothing can put an end to the fun of your daughter’s mission trip to Ecuador quite like a bad case…
Read MoreDoes your daughter suffer from painful menstrual periods?
If your daughter experiences painful periods every month, she doesn’t have to suffer in silence. The pain could be primary dysmenorrhea and its common symptoms include: Lower abdominal crampy pain – beginning before the period and lasting 1 or 2 days into it Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Back pain You might be surprised to know…
Read MoreAre chlorinated pools safe for my baby?
It’s hard to find anything better on a hot and humid summer day than taking a dip at the local swimming pool. And while your older children will likely swim until their fingertips resemble prunes, just how safe is that chlorinated pool water for your baby? The chlorine conundrum Though less harsh alternatives are on…
Read MoreHave all your moments in the sun be safe
Even after a mild winter, the warmth of the sun’s rays draws you and your family out of the house. It’s so easy to bolt outside for a game of catch or fun on the swing set. In the excitement, you forget about sun safety. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 25 percent of…
Read MoreGet the straight scoop on poop
Parenting makes you worry about things you didn’t even consider before. Like poop. Not just poop in general, but its frequency, size and color. But here’s the scoop on poop: Most of the time you don’t have to be concerned. Like adults, children have different patterns of bowel movements. Some may go 1 to 2…
Read MoreOne of the area’s largest pediatric practices launches new brand and website
Suburban Pediatric Associates announced the launch of a refreshed brand and a new comprehensive website which will help emphasize the organization’s commitment of working with families to improve the health of children and young adults. The 40-year-old practice has locations in Mason, Forest Park and Liberty Township, serving more than 18,000 patients. With its rich…
Read MoreUse pain relievers the right way to reduce fever
We’ve heard “Feed a cold, starve a fever” for as long as we can remember. But following that traditional saying isn’t the best advice to reduce your child’s temperature. Fevers – especially a child’s first one – can cause worry and anxiety in parents. It’s important to remember that fever is common and a positive…
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