Teen and Pre-teen Mental Health
When you bring your teens and preteens in for the annual wellness visit at Thrive Pediatrics, we screen their emotional and mental health for any concerns. Specifically, they are screened for the most common [...]
Finding the Right Pediatrician in Meridian
Are you looking for a good pediatrician in Meridian, Idaho? Choosing pediatric services is one of the most important decisions you will ever make for your child. The right pediatrician will make you and [...]
Pediatrics in Meridian: The Importance of Regular Checkups for Children
Far too many children are missing their regular checkups with their pediatricians. Roughly 13.5% of children aged 0 to 17 are not going to their checkups. This alarming figure is an improvement from decades ago. In 2008, [...]
Tips In Helping Infants Sleep Through the Night
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 in children
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 [...]
Supporting Kids in Sports
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 [...]
Summer First-Aid Crash Course!
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 [...]
Newborn Care: Head Shape
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 [...]
Older Siblings and Newborns
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 [...]
Wellness Exams, As Easy as 1, 2, 3
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 [...]
