Taking the Sting Out of Shots

Nov 9, 2019 | Health & Safety

Let’s face it…no one likes getting shots. They hurt, if only for a few seconds. You have to sit still, and sometimes have mom or dad help hold so that we can be sure everyone is safe. Who likes being held? Not little ones! And many children and parents get...

Why Does My Infant & Child Need Extra Vitamin D?

Oct 24, 2019 | Health & Safety

Parents often ask us about vitamin D.  In this post by our Nurse Practitioner, Erin Gennocro, you’ll find answers to why little ones need extra vitamin D and how to supplement to make sure your child is getting the recommended amounts. Vitamin D is a special...

FLU VACCINE IS IN!

Sep 9, 2019 | Health & Safety

Flu shipments were delayed this year because the FDA and World Health Organization took an extra month to formulate the vaccine.  They wanted to take advantage of information gained when last year’s flu season peaked for a second time in February/March with a mutated...

Teaching Young Kids: “No” means “No”

Sep 7, 2019 | Parenting

When it comes to setting limits with young children, some things are negotiable. In fact, the more we can allow young children to have a say in age-appropriate decisions – such as what to eat, what to wear, what to play with – the less they’ll bargain and cajole.  But...

Diarrhea…What To DO (or Not Do!)

Aug 27, 2019 | Infant and Child Health

Ali Griffin, APRN Nurse Practitioner, Weiss Pediatric Care We have all been there at some point, or…sorry, you probably will be in the future! You are at home, (at least hopefully at home and not in the Target bathroom or in line for a ride at Disney) with a child who...