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Nutrition is an essential part of your child’s health and development. It’s not always easy to tell if your children are getting the proper nutrients they need, especially if eating disorders or other health conditions are present. Providing nutrition education that encourages healthy eating habits is a big job – that’s why we have a pediatric nutritionist available at Children’s Health Care in Massachusetts. Our board-certified pediatric nutritionist, Sally Cargill Knapp, is dedicated to work ... [Read More]
Pediatric Health Care
Effect of Marijuana on Adolescence
America is beginning to understand the benefits of prescription cannabis. While it has widely been considered as a gateway drug and a favorite pastime of hippies and lazy people, medical research has developed marijuana for health benefits for those who are suffering from severe illness. However, while this may be a good solution for addressing health issues such as cancer and seizures, marijuana should not be used by teens and young adults. Below, we discuss some of the ways in which ... [Read More]
Why Is My Child Still Wetting the Bed?
If your child has already started school but is still wetting the bed night after night, it could be a cause of concern to many parents. You’ve tried reducing or stopping their fluid intake around bedtime and making sure they go to the bathroom before they go to sleep, but they still wake up in a wet spot. The issue doesn’t have to do with how much water they drink before bed. It’s actually a result of enuresis. What Is Enuresis? Enuresis is involuntary urina ... [Read More]
At What Age Does My Child Stop Going to a Pediatrician
One day you stepped into the pediatrician's office with your child for the very first visit. The next thing you know, they may be too old to be visiting a pediatrician anymore. You have probably wondered what is the right age when your child can (or should) switch from a pediatrician to an adult physician. Young adults have different medical needs than a child, and they are susceptible to different conditions. From coping with hormonal changes to counseling about birth ... [Read More]
When Is It Time to Start Potty Training My Child?
When a child is 2 years old (or 24 months in parent lingo), most parents are more than ready for their little one to start potty training. In addition to helping a child feel confident, being able to use the toilet can be a source of relief for the parent. However, children typically aren’t ready to use the toilet until around the age of 2. The age range for training is broad – spanning from 18 months all the way to age 3. Just because you’re ready to get them out of dia ... [Read More]
