New Study: Kids Fare Better With Early Use of Diabetes Technology
At Thrive Pediatrics, we are committed to helping our families with chronic health conditions like pediatric diabetes. This is why we wanted to share a new study recently released by Stanford Children’s Health. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, demonstrates the importance and benefits of setting children and teens up […]
4 Ways to Help Your Toddler Recover from The Stomach Flu
We’ve seen a lot of patients in our office or via telehealth recently with the dreaded stomach flu. Yuck. The stomach flu is particularly hard on little ones under the age of 3. Their recovery can take longer than older children, teenagers, and adults. The stomach flu (gastroenteritis) can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. […]
What Happens When Teens Break from Social Media?
The University of Chicago’s independently funded research organization, NORC teamed up with the Associated Press, to find out what happens when teens are forced to break from social media. The research surveyed 790 teenagers (ages 13-17) who had either been forced to take a break from social media by a parent/guardian or decided to take […]
A Holistic Approach to Teen Acne Treatment
It’s quite unfair that acne seems to “pop up” at the exact time when physical appearance becomes excruciatingly important to your pre-pubescent/adolescent child (particularly in their social-emotional development). Some teenagers manage to coast through adolescence with just a pimple or two, but for about 8 in 10 teenagers, acne becomes part of daily life. To […]
Recognizing Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that appears at the same time each year, typically as winter approaches. Oftentimes, we talk about SAD in relation to adults, but in truth, children and adolescents can experience this as well. A person with SAD may start to show symptoms when daylight hours are shorter, […]
6 Things Your Family Needs to Know about Ice Safety
When the weather starts to turn cold, it’s time to talk with your children about ice safety. Icy ponds and lakes can be dangerous to young kids and teenagers. We know it’s a scary topic for parents to think about, but it’s important to help your children learn how to be safe around ice. 6 […]
Know When It’s Time to Go to the E.R.
It’s midnight and your child is struggling with some sort of illness. Is it viral, bacterial, maybe something she ate? You’re exhausted, your partner is exhausted, and your child looks miserable. What’s the next best step to take for your son or daughter? It can be tough to know when you’re sleep-deprived and probably feeling […]
Thanksgiving for Gluten Sensitive & Food Allergy Families
If anyone in your family lives with celiac disease, non-celiac gluten intolerance, or food allergies, Thanksgiving can seem like a challenging time. But don’t give up on serving up your favorite traditional Thanksgiving meals just yet. There are simple ways to protect your family members with food allergies at Thanksgiving. And, there are amazing gluten-free […]
Tips to Support Families Impacted by Disability This Halloween
Part of our mission at Thrive Pediatrics is to advocate for and support families impacted by disability and chronic health conditions. We take great pride in working closely with families living with severe food allergies, asthma, vision impairments, physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and more. With this in […]
Try These Brain-Boosting Breakfast Ideas for Your Kids
Ah, the morning rush. Trying to get to work on time while also making sure every child is fed breakfast, has brushed their teeth, packed a lunch, and has their homework. We know it can be easy to toss your kids a pop tart or hot pocket as they run out-the-door. We are Mom’s too! […]
