Infant Reflux

Infant reflux is a normal thing for the majority of infants.  Spitting infants are a normal part of day to day life.  The spitting tends to increase around 2 weeks of age as the baby generally starts taking more volume with a growth spurt.  This stretches the little stomach and the stomach acts like a […]

Stress and Kids

  If you’re human, you’ve experienced stress. You may read countless articles on how to reduce your stress…simplify your wardrobe, declutter your pantry, enroll in autopay for your bills. But the simple fact is that stress if part of all of our lives and the best we can hope for is to prepare for it […]

Cold or Sinus Infection?

Cold or Sinus Infection? Studies show that acute bacterial sinus infections occur in only 6-7% of children with acute upper respiratory symptoms. Upper respiratory infections (i.e. colds) manifest in a predictable pattern. Children may experience a low grade fever for a few days accompanied by fatigue, headache, decreased appetite, nasal congestion, and sometimes a sore […]

Lower Flu Vaccination Rates?

Health leaders are worried about the flu this year. We keep up with our journal reading and they worry every year, so what’s different this year? They have a concern that the lack of the nasal form of the flu vaccine (FluMist) will cause some families to skip getting the vaccine this year. That could […]