Cobb Pediatrics
After living through the lockdowns of the Covid years, most parents will agree that remaining inside and not socializing with other children is detrimental. Online schooling is not the same as being in class with others and having an opportunity to play sports and generally be more active. … Continue reading
It seems more children are becoming allergic to certain foods, although the reasons for this situation are largely unknown. Unfortunately, parents won’t know their child is allergic to a certain food until they have a reaction, and that can be quite frightening. … Continue reading
Put immunizations on your family’s back to school checklist! Yes, we know there are many chores that involve sending kids back to school. Searching for the right books, binders, pens, and buying new clothes and new shoes all happen at once. … Continue reading
From time immemorial kids have always thought they were smarter and more world wise than their parents. This hasn’t changed! With their phones, the internet, and social media, kids and teens have every topic at their fingertips. What they don’t know–is what they don’t know. … Continue reading
Parents are accustomed to their kids being home from school in the summer and at holidays. That familiar pattern has changed drastically in many parts of the country. In some areas, children have been homebound for several months, and there is little optimism about their return in the fall. … Continue reading
Spring is here! The time of year when kids are chomping at the bit to get outside. After being cloistered in the house for months and only allowed outside for brief periods, now they are looking forward to spending hours outside in the spring weather. … Continue reading
Televisions, smartphones, computers, and tablets are all devices both adults and children use for information, entertainment, and social interaction. As with most modern conveniences, it is best to use them in moderation. Unfortunately, many kids (and adults) spend too much time looking at screens. … Continue reading
Have kids? If so, you know how our culture and the internet can interfere with parental guidance. They would much rather pay attention to “so-called” experts on Tiktok than listen to their parents. The good news is that you can counter almost everything the world puts in front of your kids. … Continue reading
A parent with a child who has asthma understands how much communication there must be between you, your child, and their school. If your child is old enough, they should know how to use his or her inhaler, when to use it, … Continue reading
We all have adult friends who refuse to eat certain vegetables or who are not even willing to be polite in situations where their favorite foods are not served. We can all guess why. It starts when you are very young. … Continue reading
