Doctor’s Notes: The Pediatric Blog for parents
Welcome to Doctor’s Notes! Your trusted resource for expert pediatric health tips, practical advice, and the latest in children’s wellness—straight from the doctors who care for your little ones. From tackling fevers to understanding developmental milestones, we break it all down in a way that’s clear, supportive, and easy to follow. Because when it comes to your child’s health, every note matters.
Explore our latest Doctor’s Notes posts below to find expert advice, helpful tips, and real-world insights to support your child’s health at every stage.
Sleepover and Playdate Safety Tips | Helping Kids Stay Safe
| by Dr. Nick Wagner
As kids start planning summer fun, sleepover and playdate safety tips are more important than ever. Whether it’s their first night away or just another playdate with friends, these moments help build independence—but they require preparation. Before your child heads out, assess their readiness, talk through expectations, and ask key questions of the hosting family.
Read MoreWhy Your Child’s Health Is More Than a Number: Understanding Pediatric BMI and Overall Wellness
| by Dr. Jazy Hill
Pediatric BMI is just one small piece of a bigger picture. Learn why your child’s health is about much more than a number and how we focus on overall wellness at every visit.
Read MoreUpdate on the Measles Outbreak and Importance of Measles Vaccination
| by kjolet
As measles cases rise in several areas, it’s crucial to understand the risks and protect ourselves through vaccination. This post discusses the ongoing outbreak, the importance of the MMR vaccine, and what steps families can take to stay safe.
Read MoreCDC Breast Milk Storage Guidelines: Ultimate Parent’s Guide
| by AHP Admin
This comprehensive guide helps parents understand CDC breast milk storage guidelines to ensure breast milk stays nutritious and safe for their baby.
Read MoreRSV Prevention: How to Protect Your Family
| by Dr. Vaishalee Patil
Learn about RSV prevention, recognizing symptoms, and practical steps to protect infants, young children, and older adults during the peak RSV season.
Read MoreAllergy Symptoms in Children: How to Know When It’s Something More
| by Amanda Boardman
Is your child sniffling, sneezing, or dealing with itchy eyes? Learn the common allergy symptoms in children, tips for relief, and signs it might be something else.
Read MoreLice Happens: A Parent’s Guide to Treament & Prevention
| by SW Pediatrics
Influential women in the history of medicine
| by SW Pediatrics
We are celebrating some of history’s most influential women in life sciences and their extraordinary achievements and contributions that have saved countless lives and continue to inspire generations of women in medicine to this day. Metrodora (c. 200-400 AD) Metrodora, … Read more
Read MoreDEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 29, 2022
| by SW Pediatrics
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.
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