Should your child focus on one sport of play the field? Dr Hilary discusses the pros and cons of multi-sport participation for student athletes in this week's blog.
Category: sports
OUCH! My knee hurts!!!
'OUCH! My knee hurts!!!' When your pubertal kid complains of knee pain, NP Lori of Birmingham Pediatrics + Wellness Center gives you the info you need to manage the most common cause.
Team sports have benefits beyond the field
It really doesn’t matter what your age – when we see and feel the warmth of the sun, we feel renewed and ready to go outside to play! Some of us like to walk around our block, while others run and jump, ride a bike, or join a team. In my own family, team sports… Continue reading Team sports have benefits beyond the field
Dr Larry Nassar duped parents too: How parents can be alert to child sex abuse
NP Lori and Dr Molly talk about how parents were duped by Larry Nassar and how you can learn from their horrible mistake in the latest installment of Real Parents Real Advice.
He had a sports physical at school…. Why bother with the adolescent well visit?
Annual check ups at your pediatrician is so much more than just making sure you're OK to play sports. For the athlete and non-athlete alike Dr Molly explains why going to your pediatrician for your annual check up rather than an urgent care makes sense.
Weight Training in the Off Season: What Parents Need to Know
Weight training in the off season is all the rage. Do you know how to assess whether your teen's program is right for his/her growing body? Get the answers!
It’s So Cold in the D!
Dr Tiffney offers ideas for indoor and outdoor family fun as the weather gets cold! Embrace the winter with your kids inside and out!
YAY! IT’S A SNOW DAY!!!! How to Keep Your Child Safe in Winter Weather
Going outside in the winter is fun--especially in the snow! Dr Alita give us tips on how to keep your kids safe (and warm!) outside.
Pickles and Chocolate: Not Just for Pregnancy Anymore!
Do chocolate milk and pickle juice really help your young athlete recover after a workout or game? NP Lori gives us the answer!
