Sunburn Time is Here!

Jun 29, 2015 | Health & Safety

When I was a kid growing up in Sarasota, summertime was suntan time.  Or maybe I should say, it was sunburn time! We didn’t know about the long term dangers of too much sun, and there certainly weren’t any sunscreens on the market.  By day we lathered on baby oil...

Summer Slide- Not a Theme Park in Florida!

Jun 22, 2015 | Education

Summer Slide is not Florida’s latest attraction, but a name for the learning loss that occurs during the summer months for students without enriched summer activities. Research shows that children can lose up to three months of reading skills during the summer...

Preparing Children for Routine Check-Ups

May 12, 2015 | Parenting

We’d like to think that at Weiss Pediatric Care every child, little and big, feels comfortable, confident, and courageous when they come to see us.  After all, we care deeply about our patients and their families, we understand child behavior, and we are encouraging...

Is Your Baby Outgrowing Her Car Seat?

Apr 17, 2015 | Child Safety

Should I keep my 12 month old in a rear facing car seat if her feet are touching the back of the car’s seat?  That’s a question we recently received from a mom of a toddler, and as I told this mom, it is a very common question. Parents worry that their little ones...

Comfort Food & Kids

Apr 13, 2015 | Eating & Nutrition

“Ask Dr. Weiss & The Weiss Pediatric Care Team” Series April 2015 Each month, Dr. Weiss & The Weiss Pediatric Care team publishes a response to one of our parent’s or patient’s health related questions – everything  from signs, symptoms, and treatment of...