Caring for your child when he or she is sick is an essential part of parenting. However, regular visits to your pediatrician as your child grows are also a key to healthy development. These visits allow you and your doctor to monitor the progress of your child as he or she advances from newborn to healthy teenager. Well-child visits usually start a few days after birth, and continue until age 18. Children have more frequent well-child visits when they are younger, especially as newborns, but ... [Read More]