April is Autism Awareness Month. While awareness of autism is growing, many misconceptions still exist about the disorder and the individuals diagnosed with it. We’ve provided answers to commonly asked questions regarding autism, its symptoms, and its causes. What...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar One of the best parts about having kids is learning about the things they are interested in. One of my kids really loved birds when he was younger (so much so...
Sports are a great way to introduce children to an active lifestyle, build camaraderie with their teammates, and expend extra energy. While there are numerous physical, social and emotional benefits to playing sports, it is vital to consider safety...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar Happy New Year! Don’t worry, I’m not a month late…February ushered in the Lunar New Year in many Eastern countries. And in 2022 it also ushered in the Year of the...
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. It is important to acknowledge that there are high rates of dating violence across the United States, and those numbers are only getting higher as the pandemic continues to take its toll....
January 23, 2022 Dear Parents, As doctors who have dedicated our careers to safeguarding the health and welfare of the children in our community, and especially as the physicians you have chosen to care for your children, we feel...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar I’m writing this on a well-known holiday in January. Of course I am talking about National Hat Day which is January 15th. No worries if you missed celebrating. You can still...
A baby is often used to personify the new year in pop culture and cartoons. Thus it seemed fitting to focus our first blog post of 2022 on newborns. If you’re expecting your own Baby New Year, or rather,...
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar Winter is here! It’s the perfect season for curling up with a good book and a big cup of hot chocolate. Here is a list of winter themed books that kids...
Family gatherings, celebrations, traditions, travel, and gifts … while the holidays are intended to be a happy festive time, they can also be stressful for both children and adults. Here are some tips for managing your family’s mental health...