Patient & Parent
Education

What if you could improve your children’s GPA, decrease their risk of depression, and increase their chances of having a positive outlook on life?

Why are sleep habits important? How many hours of sleep does your child need? Helpful sleep strategies and more . . .

The key to growing a strong family is through education and communication!

Eczema, allergies and asthma can often be related. Children can certainly develop only one of these but often will have overlap with another.

During the adolescent years our patients and their parents are navigating the course from being dependent children to becoming independent young adults.

North Shore Pediatrics recognizes that each child grows and develops in their own individual way and at their own pace. Physical growth is an increase in size. Development is growth in function and capability.

Children of all ages are interacting with electronic devices at earlier ages and most are very familiar with things like tablets, smartphones and TVs by the time they are in preschool and grade school.

Stress can affect everyone, including children. It can cause children from toddlers to teenagers to feel overwhelmed. Kids’ stress can stem from what is happening in their own lives and in the their families as well as from news concerning the world around them.

All parents want to help their children grow in a healthy way. There is often a lot of confusion around nutrition and how to make good choices for your child’s growing body.

Keeping your children safe is one of the most important parts of being a parent. Here at North Shore Pediatrics we strive to partner with you in this endeavor. There are resources below that can help you navigate many of your safety questions.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be found in many prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Read the labels to be sure your child is not getting it from 2 products. If you have questions, call your child’s doctor.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be found in many prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Read the labels to be sure your child is not getting it from 2 products. If you have questions, call your child’s doctor.

Below is a summary of Well-Child visits at Northshore Pediatrics, and the Immunizations that are given at each of these appointments. At each visit you can expect a complete physical exam, an assessment of your child’s growth and development, and “anticipatory guidance” regarding safety and common childhood issues.