• posted: Jan. 27, 2020
• Breastfeeding

Our pediatricians can help make breastfeeding an easier experience for both you and your baby. Your little bundle of joy is about to arrive soon and yet you still have questions Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2020
• Asthma

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2019
• Ear Infection

An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2019
• Nutrition

Having healthy, happy children begins with a healthy diet. We know that in this day and age life gets pretty hectic and it isn’t always easy to eat right; however, Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2019
• Sports,  Sports Injuries

Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2019
• Newborn,  Newborn Care

Once you find out you’re pregnant it seems like everything shifts focus to how you are going to take care of yourself and your unborn child. Furthermore, you start making Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2019
• Wellness Visits

One moment your child is born and the next moment they are sitting up, saying their first word and taking their first steps. It’s amazing just how many milestones your Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2019
• 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: Oct. 22, 2019

Is it time to bring your newborn in for their first pediatric visit? If so, call Children’s Healthcare Associates in Chicago today at (773) 348-8300 to schedule an appointment with a newborn care expert. We can't wait to meet your family! Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2019
• Appendicitis

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2019
• 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. 09, 2019
• 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: Aug. 22, 2019
• Fever,  Sick Child

Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2019
• Car Seats

Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2019
• Pediatrician,  Immunizations,  Child Immunizations

Despite all of the research supporting the effectiveness of immunizations, many parents still question the safety of vaccines for their little ones. Will they protect my infant from serious disease? Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2019
• Pediatrician,  Pediatric Services

Welcome to Our Blog!Children's Healthcare Associates would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about child health care and our practice.At Children's Read More