13
2023
Provider Spotlight--Emma Foley, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers.
Read More Nov16
2022
Provider Spotlight-Emily Kinn, MD
Learn more about our providers.
Read More Sep19
2022
Food Allergies and Intolerances
Learn about food allergies and food intolerances.
Read More Aug15
2022
Head Injuries and Concussions
Learn about how to evaluate and care for your child after a head injury or concussion.
Read More Jul25
2022
First Aid
A guide to first aid for basic wounds and injuries.
Read More Jul11
2022
Fluids and Hydration
How much fluid does your child need every day? How much fluid is too little during illness and how can I encourage my child to drink?
Read More Jun27
2022
Formula Feeding
Learn about formula feeding your baby including how to find the right formula for your baby, prepare formula, and how to transition onto formula from breast milk.
Read More Jun06
2022
Tummy Time
How and when to do tummy time with your infant
Read More May16
2022
Medication and Children
Learn about what types of medication when give to children, special considerations, and how to safely store medications
Read More May02
2022
Teen Driving
Teaching your teen to drive
Read More Apr18
2022
Nutrition: Calories, Vitamins, and Minerals
Learn about calories, vitamin, and nutrient needs for children.
Read More Apr11
2022
Eating Disorders
Learn about the types of eating disorders as well as risk factors, protective factors, signs and symptoms and treatments.
Read More Mar21
2022
Physical Activity and Sports
What are the benefits of sports? How much physical activity should my child do every day?
Read More Mar14
2022
Headaches
Learn about common types of headaches experienced by children as well as treatment and prevention.
Read More Mar08
2022
Provider Spotlight
Danielle is a clinical mental health counselor who joined CHC in 2021. Learn more about Danielle!
Read More Feb28
2022
Illegal Drug Use and Teens
What drugs are children using and what do these drugs do to the body?
Read More Feb21
2022
Illegal Drug Use and Teenagers
Who is at risk for drug use? How can be prevent drug use in our kids? How can we recognize drug use? What drugs are children using and what do these drugs do to the body?
Read More Feb14
2022
Teens and Alcohol Use
Intoxication, Binge Drinking, and Alcohol Abuse in Children and Teens
Read More Feb07
2022
Traveling with Children
Traveling with children can be challenging. Learn to adventure with kids of all ages!
Read More Jan24
2022
Children and Grief
Death is part of the natural cycle of life. Children experience death throughout their life and as part of their everyday life from the death of neglected plants to beloved pets, family members and friends. COVID-19 has increased the number of children experiencing death with over 2 million children losing a parent or grandparent. How do you explain death to a toddler? How about a teen? How does a child experience grief?
Read More Jan17
2022
Racism and Health
Learn about racism and how it affects health.
Read More Jan10
2022
Acne and Skin Care
During adolescence, the body is going through many changes, including changes to their skin. Acne is a common skin condition affecting teens. Acne is a skin condition that causes inflammation and infection in the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back. Over 85% of teens will experience acne at some point during adolescence and over 30% of adults have acne. What causes acne? How do you treat acne? What makes acne worse?
Read More Jan03
2022
Skin and Rashes
Learn about common skin ailments and rashes.
Read More Dec20
2021
Raising Teenagers
Teens are not small children but not yet adults? How can we help them through some tough years of development?
Read More Dec13
2021
Walking and First Shoes
Learn about the walking milestone. We will learn the skills you need to walk and how to practice pre-walking skills that help your baby learn to walk. We will also learn about different issues that may present and what to look for in your child’s first pair of shoes.
Read More Nov29
2021
Sex Education - Part 2: Safety & Health
Learn about consent, contraception, sexually transmitted infection, and more.
Read More Nov22
2021
Sex Education
Sex Education in the 21st Century
Read More Nov15
2021
Puberty for Boys
Puberty and normal body changes in boys.
Read More Nov08
2021
Puberty for Girls
Learn about puberty and body changes in girls.
Read More Oct25
2021
Medical Literacy
Learn about misinformation, disinformation, and the effect of the spread of this type of information.
Read More Oct18
2021
Evaluating Medical Information And Literature
Learn how to evaluate medical information and literature
Read More Oct08
2021
LGBTGAI+ Positive Parenting
LGBTGAI+ Positive Parenting
Read More Oct04
2021
AD/HD
ADHD symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Read More Sep27
2021
Provider Spotlight - Stacey Sheehan, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Sep20
2021
Postpartum Mental Health
Learn about Postpartum Mental Health Disorders and resources
Read More Sep13
2021
Coparenting
Coparenting to benefit your child
Read More Sep06
2021
Potty Training
Potty training tip and tricks
Read More Aug30
2021
Allison Niciu, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Aug16
2021
Baby Positioners And Containers
Learn how to safely use baby containers and positioners.
Read More Aug09
2021
Eye Injury And Infections
Common eye injuries and infections
Read More Aug02
2021
COMMON VISION AND EYE CONDITIONS
Learn about common vision problems and eye conditions in children.
Read More Jul26
2021
Provider Spotlight - Carolyn Thumser, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Jul19
2021
Mental Health Treatment
How we can help improve our children's mental health and treat mental health disorder.
Read More Jul12
2021
COVID and Mental Health
COVID and how it is affecting our children's mental health.
Read More Jul05
2021
Mental Health
Learn about common mental health disorders that affect children.
Read More Jun28
2021
Provider Spotlight - Terry Reardon-Pollini, APRN
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Jun21
2021
Medical Visits And Your Child
How to prepare your child for office visits and medical procedures
Read More Jun14
2021
DOG BITE PREVENTION AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
Learn tips to prevent dog bites as well as how to prevent diseases passed by animals.
Read More Jun07
2021
PETS AND CHILDREN
Introducing a baby, dog or cat to your family
Read More May31
2021
Provider Spotlight - Celeste Dunn, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More May17
2021
Common Behavior Solutions and Behavior Problems
COMMON BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
Read More May10
2021
Common Discipline Methods
Common Discipline Methods
Read More May03
2021
Behavior Management
Setting parents and children up for successful behavior management.
Read More Apr26
2021
Provider Spotlight - Nicole Dilando, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Apr19
2021
Vaping
Vaping in teens. Why it is increasing, what it does to the body, how to recognize it, and how to help your teen.
Read More Apr05
2021
ER vs Urgent Care
HOW TO CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY CARE
Read More Mar29
2021
Provider Spotlight - Michael Keaney, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Mar22
2021
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 IN THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION
Read More Mar15
2021
How Play Encourages Childhood Development
HOW PLAY ENCOURAGES CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Read More Mar08
2021
Bottle to Cup Transition
Transitioning your child off a bottle and teaching them to use cups.
Read More Mar01
2021
Early Literacy
IDEAS FOR BUILDING A LITERACY FOUNDATION
Read More Feb22
2021
Provider Spotlight - Christine Riccardi, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Feb15
2021
Speech Concerns
As your child starts speaking, you may have concerns about your child’s speech and language development. Learn about different common speech disorders.
Read More Feb08
2021
Speech Development
How speech develops in infants and toddlers
Read More Feb01
2021
Dental Health
KEEPING YOUR CHILD’S SMILE BRIGHT
Read More Jan25
2021
Provider Spotlight - Alta Tusini, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Jan18
2021
Starting Solids
Feeding Accessories
Read More Jan11
2021
Bath Safety
SPLISH SPLASH SAFETY
Read More Jan04
2021
Constipation
Everyone poops
Read More Dec28
2020
Provider Spotlight - Lars Lundgren, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Dec21
2020
Winter Outdoor Safety
Safety tips for outdoor sports and play
Read More Dec14
2020
Holiday Safety
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Read More Dec07
2020
Fever
Friend or Foe?
Read More Nov23
2020
Provider Spotlight - Jennifer Pollard, PPCNP-BC
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Nov16
2020
Sleep Solutions
Trouble Shooting Sleep Issues
Read More Nov09
2020
Naps
LEARN ABOUT NAP NORMS AND HOW TO SET UP A NAP SCHEDULE THAT HELPS NIGHTTIME SLEEP
Read More Nov02
2020
Nightime Sleep
HELPING YOU AND YOUR BABY BE WELL RESTED
Read More Oct26
2020
Provider Spotlight - Mary Beth Meehan, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Oct19
2020
Children's Health Care Resources
YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHCARE TEAM
Read More Oct12
2020
Educational Services
Early Intervention, IEPs, and 504 plans
Read More Oct05
2020
Picky Eaters
How to help your child become a more adventurous eat
Read More Sep28
2020
Provider Spotlight - Jodi Cobb, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Sep21
2020
Car Seat Solutions
CAR SEAT SOLUTIONS
Read More Sep14
2020
Car Seats
KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE WHILE DRIVING
Read More Sep07
2020
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
WHAT DISEASES DO VACCINES PREVENT?
Read More Aug31
2020
Vaccines
Safe and Effective Disease Prevention
Read More Aug21
2020
Provider Spotlight - Eric Bucher, MD
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Aug10
2020
Back To School
Returning to school during a pandemic
Read More Aug03
2020
Breastfeeding
Part 2
Read More Jul27
2020
Breast Milk
A LOOK AT THE NUTRITION OF BREAST MILK AND THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
Read More Jul20
2020
Social Media
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE SCARY
Read More Jul13
2020
Screen Time
Why we should be worried and how to reduce screen time
Read More Jul06
2020
Newborn Care
A guide to the first few weeks with your newborn
Read More Jun29
2020
Provider Spotlight - Angelina Comei, CPNP
A chance to get to know your providers
Read More Jun22
2020
Sun Safety
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM SUN DAMAGE
Read More Jun15
2020
Eat Your Veggies!
EAT YOUR VEGGIES!
Read More Jun08
2020
Water Safety
Safe Swimming And Water Safety At All Ages
Read More Jun01
2020
Bike Safety
Keeping Your Family Safe While Biking
Read More May18
2020
Tick Bites
Ticks! How to prevent them and what to do if your child has a tick bite.
Read More May18
2020
CHC News May 2020
We’ve been listening to you, our CHC families, and we are happy to announce, beginning this month, that our weekly Children’s Health Care Blog will be personally penned by Dr. Riccardi and Jodi Cobb, CPNP. We will take specific questions from you and draw from the advice of your CHC medical team providers so that each weekly blog will focus on a timely and relevant topic of interest or concern. You’ll also have the opportunity to get to know your providers and our staff more personally. As.
Read More May01
2020
Seasonal Allergies
Does your child have a runny nose, sneeze, and rub their eyes? Does it occur year-round or seasonally? Your child may have allergies. Allergies are a reaction to an inhaled substance known as an allergen. Allergens include pollens from trees, grass, or weeds; molds; pets, and house dust. Seasonal allergies occur in patterns related to when the allergen is present. For example, tree pollen allergies are in the spring, grass pollen allergies are in the summer, and weed pollen allergies are in the.
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