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Asthma Treatment: What You Should Know
posted: Jan. 16, 2023.

Asthma is a condition that many children may deal with, and it causes difficulty breathing properly. If your child is dealing with asthma, it can be hard for them to Read more
FAQs About Breast Feeding
posted: Nov. 18, 2022.

Interested in breastfeeding your baby but a little intimidated by the process? Below, Dr. Michael Taymor and Dr. Lama Rimawi of Palo Alto, CA answer some of the most common Read more
Different Asthma Treatments
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

You want your child to enjoy outside play and sports, few things can improve their overall health at their young age like being physically active, unfortunately, asthma can make that Read more
Asthma Treatment in Children
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.

How asthma treatment from your pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA, can help your child breathe easier. Does your child have a difficult time taking a deep breath, or have a difficult Read more
Lactation Tips & Advice for Breastfeeding Moms
posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

If you are a recent mother and are breastfeeding your baby, or will be in the near future, the process can seem daunting even with something so seemingly simple. It's Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
FAQs about Children's Nutrition
posted: May 18, 2021.

When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, Read more
Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: May 03, 2021.

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection?While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read more
Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
posted: Mar. 29, 2021.

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read more
Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.

Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read more
Head Lice And How To Treat It
posted: Feb. 25, 2021.

You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read more