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Childhood Leukemia and How We Can Help
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.

Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens in the US, with the majority of children developing acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). If your child has been diagnosed with Read more
When Does My Child Need Stitches?
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read more
Diabetes in Children
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.

In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read more
When Should My Child Get a Tetanus Shot?
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.

All children need to get a tetanus shot. When we think of tetanus we often think of rusty nails; however, this bacterium isn’t just found on rusty metal items, it Read more
Keeping Your Child Safe While Traveling
posted: Jan. 07, 2021.

Whether you’re simply taking a weekend trip to visit the grandparents, or you and the family are flying internationally, you must know how to keep everyone healthy and safe while Read more
Preparing for Flu Season
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

When colder weather begins to set in and the leaves change color, it's a sure sign flu season is on its way. Viruses spread rapidly and can hit hard, and Read more
Getting Help for Your Child With ADHD
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

Find out the many options for helping your child better cope with ADHD. Here in Grayslake, IL, our pediatricians understand the everyday challenges that families face with childhood ADHD. Even though Read more
Does My Child Have a Broken Bone?
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.

Accidents happen. Perhaps your child hurt themselves falling off their bike or taking a rough tumble down the stairs. In these instances, the first thing you’ll probably do is check Read more
Signs of a Pediatric UTI
posted: Dec. 03, 2020.

A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read more
Keeping Your Child Safe in the Car
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.

You may be surprised to learn that many car seats are not used properly. In fact, around 46 percent of car and booster seats are improperly used, which greatly impacts Read more
Your Child and Chicken Pox
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.

You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read more
Helping Your Child Live Well With Asthma
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. While there is no cure for asthma there are effective ways to manage your Read more
Conjunctivitis: What To Know
posted: Sep. 30, 2020.

Your child won’t stop rubbing their eyes. They say it’s incredibly itchy. When you go to Read more
Tips to Help Your Child Eat Healthier
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.

You want your child to lead a healthy, happy life but it can be difficult if Read more
The Importance Of Preventive Care
posted: Aug. 28, 2020.

What parent doesn’t want to protect their child from getting injured or sick? While it will Read more
Child Behavior Problems
posted: Aug. 14, 2020.

While we may not love it, all kids are going to act up, throw tantrums and Read more