Understanding Vital Signs: Teaching Kids About Their Health with Thrive Pediatrics
At Thrive Pediatrics, we believe empowering families with knowledge is a cornerstone of health and wellness. One way to help your children understand their bodies and foster a proactive attitude toward their health is by teaching them about vital signs – those essential indicators that provide insight into how the body is functioning. With our […]
Navigating Asthma Triggers in the Fall for Kids
As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall brings delightful moments and hidden challenges for children with asthma. Autumn can be particularly tricky for managing asthma triggers, so understanding and preparing for these challenges is essential for parents, pediatricians, and school nurses. In this blog post, we will explore the impact of seasonal […]
Thrive’s Guide to Shielding Your Child from the Flu Season
The Flu Season and Its Impact on Children’s Health As fall begins, so does flu season, bringing concerns for families. The flu can be more than just uncomfortable for children – it can lead to severe complications. This blog provides parents and caregivers with essential information to protect children during flu season, from recognizing symptoms […]
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, […]
Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Toddlers
Anxiety is not reserved exclusively for parents. Toddlers can feel stressed out too, but toddler anxiety is often misinterpreted as something else. You might think your little one is just tired or has a belly ache, but it’s possible stress is the cause of those symptoms. So it’s important to recognize when your child is […]
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Children and adolescents spend so much of their time outdoors. That’s why seasonal allergies can be truly disruptive and create a real imbalance in your child’s daily health and wellness. Because your child’s immune system mistakenly sees allergens (pollen, ragweed, mold, grass, etc.) as a danger, the body releases antibodies that attack the allergens and […]
5 Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity in Children
Gluten is a kind of protein that is found in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. It is often found in foods that use these ingredients, but it can also be found in medicines, vitamins, and supplements that use small amounts of these ingredients. Gluten intolerance, also called gluten sensitivity, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or non-celiac […]
