Pediatrics Blog | Children's Healthcare Associates

Healthy Habits for Kids By Age
posted: Jan. 26, 2023.

As a parent, you always want your children to be healthy. But there are times when that can feel like a daunting challenge. Building healthy habits for kids can be Read more
5 Benefits of Kids Playing Multiple Sports
posted: Dec. 12, 2022.

Kids love to play! From toddlers to teens, most children have an appetite for fun activity–and that’s certainly to be encouraged. But sometimes kids can get a little, well, hyper-focused. Read more
Why Do Schools Require a Physical?
posted: Dec. 29, 2022.

You know that your doctors like to see you every year. This goes for kids, too: every child should go see a pediatrician for a checkup at least once a Read more
FAQs About Breastfeeding
posted: Dec. 30, 2022.

Children’s Healthcare Associates in Chicago, and Northbrook, IL is dedicated to providing the best pediatric care. What Is Breastfeeding? Breastfeeding, or nursing, is the act of feeding an infant directly from the Read more
Common Myths About Vaccines for Kids
posted: Nov. 18, 2022.

Vaccines are one of the most powerful and effective medical treatments currently available. They’re especially great for kids and toddlers, in some cases building immunity that lasts for an entire Read more
Good and Bad Sugars for Kids
posted: Nov. 18, 2022.

Does your child have a sweet tooth? Most kids do; but even if your little one doesn’t, they’re likely eating a lot of sugar on a daily basis. This isn’t Read more
When You Should Call Your Pediatrician
posted: Oct. 28, 2022.

Many pediatric clinics, such as Children’s Healthcare Associates, want to know what’s going on with your child. The more we know the better care we can give. That’s why many Read more
Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
posted: Oct. 24, 2022.

Snack time can be a challenge, especially when you have a picky toddler (and let’s be honest–almost all toddlers are at least a little picky). What appeals to toddlers most Read more
What To Know About Breastfeeding
posted: Oct. 13, 2022.

Children's Healthcare Associates has a team of dedicated pediatricians ready to help you if you need more information on breastfeeding in Chicago, IL or Northbrook, IL. Breastfeeding is widely accepted Read more
Vitamins for Toddlers
posted: Sep. 26, 2022.

Everyone of a certain age probably remembers Flintstones vitamins. They were chalky, tangy, and citrusy–but they had a catchy theme tune. When you were little, you probably had one every Read more
Body Shaming in Teenage Boys
posted: Sep. 19, 2022.

For a wide variety of reasons, middle school and high school can be terribly trying for kids. For example, no one would be shocked to learn that teenagers face body Read more
Dietary Tips for Breastfeeding Parents
posted: Aug. 18, 2022.

Every parent wants to make sure their kids are eating well! That’s true whether you kids are 18 years old or 8 months old. When you are feeding your newborn Read more
When a Child’s Short Attention Span Might be Something More
posted: Aug. 18, 2022.

As adults, we can easily blame our short attention spans on social media and YouTube. But our kids are a little bit different–they haven’t been corrupted by the internet yet! Read more
Visiting a Pediatrician as a New Parent
posted: Aug. 05, 2022.

If you have or are about to welcome your new baby into the world—congratulations! Being a new parent is one of the most exciting times. Of course, we also know Read more
How to Take Your Baby’s Temperature
posted: Jul. 20, 2022.

For adults, taking an internal temperature is easy. Whether you have an oral, forehead, or ear thermometer, you just place the sensor where it needs to be and wait. Even Read more
My Baby Won’t Breastfeed
posted: Jul. 20, 2022.

Babies usually have large appetites. Growing takes a lot of energy, and babies generally grow very quickly! This means that newborns, in particular, require a substantial amount of nutritious energy. Read more