Reducing Prescriptions with Acute Otitis Media
An earache. A fussy toddler. A worried parent. And often, a familiar prescription: antibiotics. Acute otitis media is one of the most common reasons children receive antibiotics. But as we continue to...
6 Okt 38min
AAP Vaccine Recommendations: A 2026-2027 Update
There was a time when the vaccine conversation in pediatrics felt straightforward: here's the schedule, here's what your child needs, and here's when they need it. Today, it's anything but simple. Th...
29 Sep 35min
New Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Guidelines
Atopic dermatitis may be common, but it can be anything but simple. For children and their families, sleepless nights from persistent itch and discomfort from recurrent flares can take a real toll, an...
22 Sep 35min
Is It Really Asthma?
Wheezing, cough and increased work of breathing are common pediatric presentations that can quickly lead clinicians to consider asthma. But not every child with lower -airway symptoms has asthma. Vir...
15 Sep 26min
Building Systems for Better Pediatric Primary Care
Fifteen minutes. That's about all the time most pediatricians have to care for an entire child and family. In that brief visit, they are expected to address preventive care, developmental concerns, ch...
8 Sep 35min
Iron Deficiency Anemia in Kids
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in children and adolescents, but it can sometimes be easy to miss. From the toddler who drinks almost exclusively milk to the ...
1 Sep 31min
Tics and Tourette Syndrome in Children
Tics are common in childhood, but recognizing when they are part of typical development, and when they may indicate Tourette syndrome or another tic disorder, can be challenging for pediatricians. A c...
25 Aug 32min
The Health Benefits of Recess for Kids
When adults look back on school, they often remember more than lessons and worksheets. They remember recess — the playground, movement, friendships, laughter and freedom. Yet in many schools today, re...
18 Aug 27min
