Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics January is an exciting month in the world of children’s literature. Mid-January the top awards in children’s literature are announced. These awards include the Caldecott award (for...
January is a great time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the new one. While it’s easy to make (and let’s be honest, break) resolutions for yourself, it’s a good idea to put some thought...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics If your kids are like most kids, they love snow. Since we haven’t seen much of the white stuff yet this winter in Virginia, here are some...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of Farrell Pediatrics Reading to kids is one of the best things you can do as a parent. Reading helps with language development, boosts vocabulary, and builds early literacy skills. Plus, it’s fun!...
With cold weather comes comfort food. As the temperature drops, healthy eating can be an increasing challenge. We’ve put together some tips for how to help keep your children’s nutrition on track this winter: Avoid the Obstacles Food...
It’s that time of year again. The kids are back in school one minute and the next, home sick with the sniffles or worse, the flu. Seasonal influenza is a virus that infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat...
It’s official — school is back in session! We’ve put together the ABCs of keeping your kids thriving academically, socially, and physically this school year. Avoiding Illness Germs loving running amuck through classrooms, but good hand-washing can help prevent...
If your child is like 97% of America’s youth between the ages of 12-17, they’re likely playing video games. Unfortunately, the resulting increase in sedentary behavior has become the new norm for summer schedules. Children are more likely...
With the start of summer break, children are excited for the outdoor activities that await. Make sure you’re ready for a summer full of enjoyable memories by preparing your family for a safe summer! FUN IN THE SUN Summer...
We get a lot of questions about vaccines from parents. Here are some answers to some of the most common questions. Why should I vaccinate my child? The use of vaccines has led to major improvements in child health...