Your child has been prescribed an antibiotic medicine. Antibiotic medicines are “anti” or used to fight against the growth of bacteria. They are important medicines to use to reduce illnesses caused by certain, shall we say, “bad” bacteria that cause fevers, swelling, and other signs of...
Is your family expecting a baby soon? Or are you looking to reduce the risk of falls, choking, or other more common infant and toddler injuries? Efforts to baby proof are often done on the fly as families literally try to keep one or two steps ahead...
If you are a parent, you’ve probably found difficulties introducing vegetables to your child. It doesn’t matter if you have an infant starting solid foods, a toddler learning to self-feed, or a teenager just resistant to anything green. The vegetable struggle is real. The challenge often...
With spring baseball season coming up and kids ready to play ball, there is a lot of excitement for young players. Just like winning takes a full team effort, baseball safety needs players, coaches, officials, and families all working together to keep kids safe. BASEBALL SAFETY:...
Eczema is the name for a group of conditions that can cause the skin to become itchy, irritated, inflamed, or have a rash-like appearance. It is also known as atopic dermatitis. So, what exactly is Eczema? Eczema is a chronic skin condition that often runs in families...
With the warmth of the last summer days and fall months upon us, insect and bug bites are in full force! Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. Here are a few tips to keep your child protected: Don’t use scented soaps,...
The Summer and Fall months are peak times for seasonal allergies: Allergies often start in childhood and continue throughout life. Although symptoms from childhood allergies can’t be cured, with proper care they can usually be kept under control. Allergies are caused by the body’s reaction to...
Summer is here and that means more time spent outside in the pool. Pool safety is extremely important. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children between ages 1-4 years old. It's quick, and it's silent. Here are some tips on keeping your...
We are very excited to announce that starting on July 6th, Dr. Ashika Sharma will be offering specialty pediatric and sports medicine care to ActiveKidMD patients and families. Dr. Sharma is board-certified in both pediatrics and sports medicine and has been a practicing pediatrician for 10...
Some sports injuries are rather dramatic such as the athlete who is knocked out or a player who cannot walk due to a broken leg. However, many injuries are not so obvious and there may be uncertainty on what to do or where to go...