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• posted: Mar. 07, 2017

Taking care of your child’s health is the most important thing you can do for them at any age. With the help Dr. Farnoush Jamali in Gaithersburg, MD, you can Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2017
• Healthy Eating,  Nutrition

Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families and making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. With a little organization, you Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2017
• Burns

From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home. In fact, burns are some of Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2017
• colds

Colds and allergies have several symptoms in common, which can make it difficult to identify the differences between the two. When your children are experiencing symptoms, it can be especially Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2017
• Vision

As a parent, you may rely on the results of a school vision screening or the fact that your child doesn’t report any symptoms as an indication he or she Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2016

More and more, childhood obesity is becoming prevalent in the U.S. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, over the past two decades it has doubled in children and tripled Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2016
• autism

Find out if your little one might be displaying signs of autism. With autism occurring in about 1 in every 68 children, according to the CDC, more and more people are Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2016
• Sore Throats

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2016
• Sick Child,  Common Cold,  Sinusitis

Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa, as the symptoms of a cold and a sinus infection can be quite similar to each other because the Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2016
• sports injuries

How your pediatrician in Gaithersburg can help It’s important for your child to be active, but playing sports also puts your child at risk for sports injuries. You need to know Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2016
• Bedwetting

Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2016
• Sun Safety

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2016
• Allergy

Children are notorious for getting sick frequently, and as parents this is often hard to handle. However, there is a chance that you have mistaken your child’s undiagnosed allergy as Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2016
• Infant Jaundice

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When bilirubin Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2016
• Germs,  Prevention

Kids pick up germs all day, every day. Whether they are sharing toys, playing at day care or sitting in the classroom, whenever children are together, they are at risk Read More

• posted: May 10, 2016
• Sun

What to do for your child this summer Children love the summer. It’s a great time for children to go out and play in the sun, but they need to be Read More