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• posted: Jan. 16, 2013
• Healthy Eating

Sometimes a sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families.  Making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge.  With a little organization, you can Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2013
• Thumb Sucking

Most young children use a pacifier or suck on their thumb or fingers.  Sucking is a natural instinct for an infant and often sticks around as a comforting habit into Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2012
• Dr. Heidi,  Child Safety

Holiday Safety Happy December! There are many holidays that are celebrated this month and no matter what you are celebrating, you want to make sure your kids are safe.  A common Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2012
• Burns

From washing up under too hot of water to an accidental tipping of a coffee cup, burns are a potential hazard in every home.  In fact, burns are some of Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2012
• Childhood Asthma

A common condition seen in kids and teens, asthma is a lung condition that causes trouble breathing and shortness of breath.  During an attack, the bronchial airways become inflamed and Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2012
• 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: Nov. 09, 2012
• Reach Out and Read

Barnes & Noble at the Promenade in Bolingbrook is having a bookfair to support Reach Out and Read on Saturday, November 10. A portion of all sales that day will Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2012
• Common Cold,  Sinusitis

Put on your detective hat—are you suffering from the common cold or sinusitis?  Many people mistake a common cold for sinusitis, and vice versa.  The symptoms of a cold and Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2012
• Travel

                  Happy Fall! The holiday season is upon us and for many families this means travel…and the fun of travel with small children.  My first trip with Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2012
• Flu Prevention

With the arrival of flu season, many parents will be watching their children closely for symptoms of this dreaded virus.  The flu, also known as influenza, is a highly contagious Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2012
• Reach Out and Read,  Biggert

  Representative Judy Biggert (IL-13) visited Downers Grove Pediatrics to practice what doctors preach by reading to a group of youngpatients.  Pediatricians and nurses at the site are sending families home Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2012
• Allergies,  Common Cold

Your child is sneezing, coughing and congested.  Is it the common cold? Or is it seasonal allergies? And what is the best way to give them relief from these symptoms? Allergies Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2012
• Healthy Eating

Too often, children fall into unhealthy routines when it comes to eating.  These habits can jeopardize their long-term overall health, potentially leading to serious complications later in life. In fact, Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2012
• Vaccinations. Child Care

  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: Aug. 01, 2012
• Child Care

Warts are benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin.  They often appear as a small, unsightly, rough growth on a person’s hands Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2012
• Child Care

As the skin cancer rate continues to rise, many of us can’t help but wonder why people continue to expose themselves to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A tan, whether it’s Read More