Be smart about your heart! February is Heart Health Month! When parents hear terms like “heart disease,” we don’t necessarily think of our kids or the pediatric population. Unfortunately, heart disease can affect kids, and living an unhealthy lifestyle can predispose them to heart disease later in life. Heart disease continues to be a
Measles Fact Sheet This guide is intended to provide general information only. For specific questions about your child’s health, please contact your pediatrician. Revised January 2026 for Upstate SC Residents 1. What is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when someone breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can lead
Surviving the Daycare Germ Gauntlet: A Parent’s Guide to Frequent Illnesses in Young Babies So, you’ve taken the leap—your little one is starting daycare! New friends, new toys, new routines… and yes, new germs. Many parents are surprised (and a little overwhelmed) by how often their baby seems to catch something once they enter
Don’t Go Viral This Season: Winter Illnesses The winter season is here. We want parents to feel well-prepared for the range of viruses and illnesses that tend to peak during this time. From the flu to stomach viruses, understanding the symptoms and appropriate care can help you feel more at ease and prepared this
Halloween Candy Swaps Can you believe we’ve made it back around to the holidays again? Every time I step into the grocery store, I’m reminded that the Halloween candy has been out for weeks! I can’t lie; I am excited to enjoy some goodies. Give me all the sour candy! However, if your family
Do you have a picky eater at home? It can be frustrating when your child’s favorite food yesterday ends up on the floor repeatedly today (especially when you just restocked at Costco) or when they suddenly refuse to eat anything other than chicken nuggets, noodles, or French fries. You are not alone! This is a
All About ADHD ADHD is a significantly more common topic discussed in schools in recent decades. It is being recognized more commonly in children. Due to this, there are always a lot of questions surrounding this diagnosis. What is it? How do I know if my child has signs of this? How does it
“Frustration is the key to milestones”… I know I’ve read that somewhere when my youngest was a newborn and it’s the first thing that comes out of my mouth when addressing tummy time during well visits. Every now and then, you may hear that a child enjoys tummy time but more often than not, newborns
Warts. Many of us likely had them as a child. Many of us still likely have no idea what they are or why they show up on our children’s hands, feet, and everywhere in between. These undesirable skin growths have been around forever. They are caused by a virus that is very good at survival,
A heart murmur is a condition in which an audible whooshing or swirling sound is heard by your doctor while listening to your child’s heartbeat. In an ideal scenario, we don’t hear anything except the strong dull snapping of the classic “lub-dub, lub-dub, lub-dub”. The “lub” portion, also called S1 or systole, is caused by the