I have yet to meet an infant that has truly slept through the night. I was taught in medical school that all infants wake in the night, yes, even those whose parents claim they have [...]
Constipation is a disorder in which a child a.) has infrequent stools (2 or fewer a week) b.) has painful bowel movements, or c.) passes large stools that often require a lot of straining [...]
Thoughts on supporting children in athletics I am literally writing this in my car in a parking lot in between games. As many of you know, sometimes in the soccer world as I am [...]
We're excited to share our collaborative blog with Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy! When it comes to basic first aid for kids, there are typically two types of caregiver responders: The Overprepared, who seem to have [...]
Positional Plagiocephaly As we focus on newborn care here at Thrive Pediatrics, it is important that we address head shape issues or as it is known by its scientific term, Positional Plagiocephaly. Positional Plagiocephaly refers [...]
Let's Talk Preparation Preparation starts prior to the birth of the new baby - Every older child is different. Parents should understand the knowledge level of the sibling. Older siblings – over the age of [...]
The Three Main Objectives of Well-Child/Teen Exams Most young adults are ready to transition out of a pediatric office and into an adult clinical practice near the age range of 18-20 years. It is a [...]
At Thrive Pediatrics, we know that new parents can feel overwhelmed with the amount of information there is about newborn care. We hope to provide some simple but impactful information about 3 key areas of [...]
That Is The question! It was a typical day in a pediatric office. Ear infections, well-child checks and a few circumcisions to perform. For this particular family, this beautiful boy was their first and the [...]
Why does my kid need this vaccine? At Thrive Pediatrics we recommend our patients receive the Menactra vaccine at age 11 with a booster shot at age 16. Why is this specific vaccine important you [...]
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Fax: 1-855-818-2019
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