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• posted: Sep. 30, 2015
• Headaches

At one time or another, most children will experience a headache. Like adults, children can develop different types of headaches, including migraines or tension headaches, some of which may be Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2015
• Asthma

Discover the best ways to treat and care for asthma in your little one. Has your child just been diagnosed by their Gaithersburg pediatrician Dr. Farnoush Jamali? If so, then you Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2015
• Food Allergies

Especially during the younger years, adequate food and nutrition is vital for a child’s growth and development. But for some children, a snack or meal as simple as a peanut Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2015
• Hearing Loss

It may seem like your teenager is ignoring you, but in reality, they may be having trouble hearing you.  More and more we see kids listening to their MP3 players Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2015
• Tonsillitis

Discover some helpful home remedies for treating most tonsillitis symptoms. Are you worried that your child’s sore throat symptoms could be tonsillitis? If a virus is the root cause then this Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2015
• Diaper Rash

A baby’s soft, smooth skin is delicate, making it susceptible to diaper rash, a common and mild irritation of the skin that causes redness in the area where the diaper Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2015
• Exercise

Children need physical activity on a regular basis to keep them healthy and strong.  It’s unfortunate that many kids today are considered overweight.  In fact, according to Centers for Disease Read More

• posted: May 08, 2015
• Teenage Acne

Acne is by far the most common skin complaint among teenagers, affecting nearly all of those between the ages of 12 and 17 at least occasionally, according to the American Read More

• posted: May 06, 2015
• Allergies

Find out how to subdue your child’s allergy symptoms to keep them healthy and happy. Have you noticed that your little one has become to sneeze or cough persistently? Have they Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2015
• Kids Playground Safety

Whether it’s at the park, school or in your own backyard, kids of all ages enjoy climbing on the monkey bars, going down the slide and swinging.  Playgrounds are a Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2015
• Head lice

Two words parents dread hearing: head lice. Head lice are parasites that can be found on the heads of people, most common among preschool and elementary children. Each year millions Read More

• posted: Mar. 04, 2015
• Strep Throat

Find out what to do if you child comes down with strep throat. No one likes dealing with a sick child; however, at some point your child is going to come Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2015
• Athsma

Childhood asthma can be very stressful for both the children whom it affects as well their parents. Asthma is a serious, life-threatening condition affecting millions of American children each year. Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2015
• Concussions

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion.  The American Academy of Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2014
• flu season

With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus.  The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2014

Flu season is upon us, and one way to ensure your child does not get this virus -- or experiences reduced severity of symptoms -- is to have him or Read More