Mar 3, 2016 | Health & Safety
How much tv/ipad/ipod/screen time is considered healthy for school aged children? That’s exactly the question that 8 year old Hugh asked Dr. Weiss. Hugh wrote, “I am having a debate with my parents about the suggested/healthy amount of tv/ipad/ipod screen time that I...
Jan 8, 2016 | Health & Safety
It may be cooling off outside, but temperatures seem to be on the rise with kids! Illness season has hit and with illness, often comes fever. There are many myths around fever, and many of those myths cause parents to worry and lose sleep. What we know to be a fact is...
Dec 22, 2015 | Health & Safety
I heard on the news today that the 2015-2016 flu season is off to a slow start, and by our count at Weiss Pediatric Care, that seems to be true. According to the Center for Disease Control, the timing of flu is very unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the...
Oct 20, 2015 | Health & Safety
Fall celebrations like Halloween are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. To help ensure they have a...
Sep 30, 2015 | Health & Safety
Flu Season has arrived, and thankfully…so has our flu vaccine! We’ve already seen cases of Influenza B, and that means Influenza A isn’t far behind. At the very least Influenza (aka “the flu”) can lead to days missed from school or work. At its worst, flu can lead to...
Sep 18, 2015 | Health & Safety
Is your child sick too often? It could be allergies. And relief may be just drops away. Anyone who has allergies knows that allergy symptoms go way beyond sneezing, itching and watery eyes; they can include chronic colds and sinus infections, headaches, low energy,...
