Is TV safe for babies? Technology offers entertainment and education, but recent research suggests the need for caution with early screen exposure
Is TV Bad for Babies? The Truth About Early Screen Exposure
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Understanding Childhood Obesity: Empowering Moms to Promote Healthy Habits
Discover the Causes, Risks, and Effective Management Strategies of Childhood Obesity. Start Building a Healthier Future for Your Kids Today!
A Guide to Dental Health for Babies and Children: From Birth to Age 5
Ensure your child’s overall well-being with proper dental care from the start. Our guide covers dental health stages for ages 1-5. Expert advice included
How to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
Can you believe that your little one is getting ready for kindergarten? In just a few short weeks, you’ll be putting your whole heart on the bus or dropping her off for a day away from you. This is an exciting time and a huge milestone in your child’s development, but...
The Vital Importance of Car Seat Safety: Protecting Our Most Precious Passengers
As parents, our aim is always our children’s happiness and safety. We lather them in sunscreen in the summer and bundle them up in the winter. We make sure they’re safe on their bikes as they ride to their friends’ houses. But one area we sometimes overlook—especially...
Sunscreen Usage in Children: Protecting Kids from the Sun
As parents, our goal is always to have happy and healthy children. While keeping them away from danger is top of mind, one aspect of daily life you may not consider to be dangerous is the sun. It’s imperative to understand how sunscreen usage in children keeps your...
Elizabeth Vasquez MPAS, PA-C
I have been a PA for 13 years. I graduated with my masters in physician assistant studies from Missouri State University and have a background in and a passion for Psychology as well. I have worked in primary care my entire career beginning in family practice and...
Provider Spotlight: Brooke Satterlee, C.P.N.P.
Brooke Satterlee has been a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner since 2018. She received her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and her graduate degree from Maryville University.
The Importance of Bicycle Safety for Kids
One of the joys of being a parent is seeing your child do anything for the first time: smile, laugh, crawl, walk…the list goes on. At some point, they’ll be taking their first outing on a bike. As parents, we help our children find their balance, stand behind them to...
How Can You Tell If Your Child Has Allergies or a Cold?
No parent wants to see her child suffer through sniffles, coughs, sneezes, aches, and pains. Your first thought might be to call the pediatrician and get your little one in to be seen. And that’s not the worst idea; in fact, it’s often the best idea! But what do you...
Screen Time and Children: What’s the Best Approach?
If you’re a parent in the 21st century, you face a problem the last generation of parents never dealt with: screen time. As with anything in the realm of parenting, there are varying stances on the topic. Do you limit it? Use it as a reward or punishment? And what’s...
Cold Weather Safety for Children
Ensure your child’s safety this winter by dressing them in layers, including long underwear, sweaters, coats, thick socks, snow boots, waterproof gloves, and a hat to cover their ears. Don’t forget to take regular breaks, keep them hydrated, and apply sunscreen for extra protection