New Dental Recommendations for Babies
Dental caries – or tooth decay — is the most common chronic disease in children in the U.S., a silent disease that disproportionally affects poor, young, and minority populations. … Continue reading
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Top Five Mobile Apps to Help with Raising Children
Parenting brings a lot of challenges and questions. Staying on top of appointments, immunizations, sleep schedules and nutrition are all important when it comes to raising children.
Here are a few mobile apps can help you understand your child’s schedule, save time and make parenting easier. … Continue reading
Five Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding
Considering breastfeeding for your newborn? Here are a few helpful tips that may make your decision on whether to breastfeed or use formula easier:
1. Attend a breastfeeding class
Taking a course on breastfeeding is important in order to know what to expect. … Continue reading
Tips for Preventing Summer Baseball Injuries
Summer is just around the corner and little league programs are starting! Follow these helpful safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to make sure your child avoids injuries while playing baseball or softball.
Schedule a physical exam with your pediatrician
Scheduling a physical before your child starts a baseball or softball league will allow a pediatrician to assess any potential injuries your child may be at risk of. … Continue reading
Sun Safety Tips for Kids
Summer is just around the corner, which means kids will be spending more time outdoors. While it’s important that kids enjoy outdoor activities during the warm, summer months, it’s also important that parents protect their children’s skin from harmful UV rays. … Continue reading
Measles Kills – Get Immunized!
Immunizations remain the single most effective way to save lives in children. They are safe and important and we follow the nationally recommended vaccination schedule. Please see the following links for information on the dangers of non-vaccination and contracting the measles infection. … Continue reading
Strength Training For Children
Sports and physical activity are important in children’s lives. Strength training, which is using free weights and weight machines to build muscle mass, has become an important part of training for sports. However, many parents wonder if strength training can cause damage to muscles as kids grow. … Continue reading
College and Kindergarten PE’s
EPG Updates – College & Kindergarten Physicals
TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
As you make plans for the next year, please be aware that most colleges require a physical examination. We recommend that you schedule yours between January and June. A record of your immunizations and a summary of your physical will be provided to you immediately following your visit. … Continue reading
Dr. Corwin’s December 31, 2013 Retirement
Dr. Robert Corwin will be retiring from the Elmwood Pediatric Group at the end of 2013. Dr Corwin joined the Elmwood Pediatric Group family in 2004. We want to thank Dr. Corwin for all of the wonderful support and care he has, … Continue reading
Prenatal Nutrition Information
Eating for two can be stressful. It’s important to know what foods give you the most nutrients so your baby can grow at a healthy rate. Pick and choose some of these foods for a nutritional boost during pregnancy. … Continue reading
