Constipation in Children
Amina Ahmed, MD, a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician at South Bascom Pediatrics, offers her advice for managing your child’s constipation.
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Pediatrician Insights on Childhood Sleep Problems
Nora Fahden, MD, a pediatrician with Bayside Medical Group in San Ramon, answers common questions about children’s sleep issues.
When to Take Your Child to Your Pediatrician for Stomach Issues
Joelle McConlogue, MD, a pediatrician at Bayside Medical Group – Pleasanton explains what to look for and when to be concerned about your child’s tummy problems.
Be Sun Smart: How to Protect Your Child’s Skin
Lauren Strelitz, MD, a pediatrician at Bayside Medical Group – Pinole, shares ways you can keep your family sun-safe all year round.
Practical Tips for Dealing With Bedwetting
Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, discusses the importance of a supportive environment for a positive outcome with bedwetting.
Helping Your Child Cope With Anxiety and Depression
Pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, of Bayside Medical Group – Fremont, offers ways to support your kids when they are dealing with mental health concerns.
Early Diagnosis Is Key for Children With Autism
Screening for autism, along with appropriate therapies and fully engaged parents helped Olivia get on track developmentally.
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children
Pediatrician Sumit Sen, MD, offers some strategies that families can use to help set their child up for success.
What is Croup and What Causes It?
Croup is a common respiratory illness that affects babies and young children. Farah Shahin, MD, pediatrician with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, shares the signs and symptoms of croup and the various treatment options.
Does Your Child Have Strep Throat?
Bayside Medical Group – Berkeley pediatrician Katya Gerwein, MD, explains how to distinguish strep throat from other similar illnesses.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Opens New Pediatric Group in Los Gatos
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health welcomes a new practice in Los Gatos to its health care network this month.
Safety Tips for Older Kids
Pediatrician Dr. Joelle McConlogue discusses how to childproof your home: school age and up.
Babyproofing Tips for Infants and Young Children
Pediatric advice for creating a safe and secure home environment for your young child.
A Parent’s Guide to Dealing With Head Lice
Offering insight on head lice signs, symptoms, causes and treatment.
How to Manage Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
Offering you insights on how to help your child navigate separation anxiety.
Get Your Child Ready for School With a Yearly Well Visit
As you gear up for another school year, scheduling a back-to-school well visit with your family pediatrician should be on your to-do list.
What You Need to Know About Back-to-School Vaccinations
Pediatrician Paula Tamashiro Tairaku, MD, explains why back-to-school vaccinations are so important for your child and the community as a whole.
How and Why Kids Get Ear Infections
Ear infections are a common ailment for many children. Jasmin Makar, MD, a pediatrician at Town and Country Pediatrics – San Francisco, explains why kids are more prone to ear infections and discusses practical ways to ease their discomfort and prevent future bouts.
Getting Help When the Baby Blues Don’t Go Away
“The main difference between postpartum baby blues and postpartum depression is really a timing and intensity issue postpartum,” says Teresa Tan, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health in Mountain View.
What Parents Need to Know About Managing Teen Acne
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician Nivedita More, MD, of Bayside Medical Group – Fremont, shares some tips for parents to help their children cope with acne. Pediatrician Nora Fahden, MD, of Bayside Medical Group – San Ramon also explores this topic in a HealthTalks podcast.
Cold or Allergy: How to Tell the Difference
Pediatrician Soniya Mehra, MD, MPH, of Bayside Medical Group – Fremont, part of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is here to explain some key differences that can help you determine whether your child is suffering from a cold or allergies.
Doctor’s Office, Urgent Care or Emergency Room: What’s the Right Choice for Your Child?
Pediatrician Lauren Strelitz, MD, of Bayside Medical Group – Pinole sheds some light on the differences between the three to help you make the best decision for your child’s health. Dr. Strelitz also explores this topic in a HealthTalks podcast.
Avoiding Choking Hazards During the Holidays
To help parents be proactive and ward off potential perils, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health offers some expert tips for dealing with choking threats around the holidays.
How to Encourage Your Children to Have Healthy Eating Habits
As a parent and caregiver, you play an important role in making healthy choices for your children and in teaching them to make healthy choices on their own. Here are some tips from clinical pediatric dietitian and nutritionist, Venus Kalami on some simple things you can do to help your family establish healthy eating habits.
Preventing Sports-Related Injuries This School Year
Playing sports is a practical and fun way for many children to stay healthy and active. However, sports injuries account for almost one-third of all childhood injuries.
Foster City Pediatric Medical Group Joins Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Pediatrics – Foster City becomes the newest practice to join Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.
What You Need to Know About Improving Your Child’s Gut Health
How improving your children’s gut health benefits their whole body.
Healthy Skin Habits for Your Family
Pediatrician Nora Fahden, MD, with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Bayside Medical Group in San Ramon, offers some tips for keeping skin healthy and what to do when there’s a problem.
Families Share How Network Doctors Have Made a Difference in Their Lives
Four families share the comprehensive and personalized support provided by care network physicians.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Helps Physicians Focus on Extraordinary Care
Two of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health founding pediatricians share how the care network helps them bring the best care possible to their patients.
Baby Saved by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Doctors Is Now a Healthy Child
Access to doctors within the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health care network saved the life and sight of a 2-month old baby.
Doctor’s Tips for Taming Toddler Tantrums
Julia Pederson, MD, shares some ways to make your toddler’s next meltdown a little less terrible.
Proudly Celebrating 10 Years of the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Care Network
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health celebrates the 10th anniversary of its care network.
What to Do When Your Kid Gets a Nosebleed
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatrician Amina Ahmed, MD, has some helpful tips for dealing with your child’s bloody nose.
Nutrition and Food Labels for Children
Dietitian helps guide parents on food choices for kids and how to make sense of food labels.
How to Prioritize Your Child’s Mental Health During the Pandemic
Pediatric advice on how the experience of living through a pandemic is affecting kids.
Protecting Your Kids from Colds and Flu
Pediatric advice for keeping your family healthy this cold and flu season.
Getting Kids Ready for School in Person
Pediatrician Julia Pederson provide advice for parents to help children get ready to go back to in-person school.
How to Vacation Safely With Your Kids This Summer
Five tips for this summer’s vacation.
How to Stay Safe During Summer Activities With Your Children
Dr. Anita Juvvadi outlines fun and safe activities kids and families can do this summer.
How Parents Can Help Prevent Food Allergies in Kids
Pediatrician Nivedita More discusses some of the myths about food allergies and some ways to help prevent food allergies in young children.
Doctor’s Advice for Helping Your Child Get Enough Rest
What really works for children and sleep? Dr. Joelle McConlogue reveals some tips to help children and teens get the rest they need.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Doctors Help Teen Live Well with Kidney Disease
Since 7 years old, Reagan has braved dialysis, surgery, and even a kidney transplant to battle a disease called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
Teen Mental Health During Pandemic
Pediatrician Lauren Strelitz, MD, provides some advice on helping teens navigate this difficult time.
Keeping Your Family Physically Active in a Pandemic
It is important to not lose sight of the need to stay physically active, while staying socially distant.
Tips for Managing Common Concerns in the Fourth Trimester
Tips to Calm Common Concerns of New Moms. Learn what you do (and do not) need to worry about with your newborn.
How to Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Better During the Wildfires
With the recent wildfires, the air we breathe can be worrisome, especially for children with asthma.
Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters During Distance Learning
The change to virtual learning can be challenging for families, and the extra stress can be a trigger for picky eaters.
Telehealth Visits and Advanced Technology Help Teen Diagnosed With Heart Condition during Pandemic
Telehealth visits and at-home monitoring made it possible for a teenager to be diagnosed and treated for a heart condition with minimal personal contact.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Doctors Help Newborn With Tongue-Tie to Breastfeed Successfully
Doctors team up to help infant with tongue-tie.
Eating Well with Celiac Disease
Stanford clinical pediatric dietitian differentiates between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which is of particular importance when dining out.
Doctors Diagnose a Rare Case of Botulism
A quick diagnosis by doctors at Pediatric Group of Monterey and LPCH lead to a complete recovery for an infant with a rare case of botulism.
May is Celiac Awareness Month
Learn how to navigate healthy eating and maintain a gluten-safe kitchen for children with celiac disease.
When to See a Doctor for a Sore Throat
Children usually recover from a sore throat with rest and hydration. More frequent sore throats may need further investigation from a physician.
Health Care Issues Facing Families Today
How much screen time is OK? How can I help my child build healthy habits? There’s no manual for raising a child, but Jasmin Makar, MD shares tips with Sue Hall of 96.5 KOIT to keep your child healthy.
National Diabetes Month 2019
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes.
What a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Doctor Has Learned from Her Child with Down Syndrome
Raquel Nieves, MD, talks about caring for children with Down syndrome or other special needs from both a professional and personal perspective.
