Helpful perspectives on children’s health, seasonal wellness, safety, and growing up.
Is My Child Growing Normally? Understanding Growth Charts
It’s one of the most common questions parents ask at pediatric visits: Is my child progressing and growing at normal rates? But seeing numbers plotted on a chart can sometimes raise more questions than…
Why Is My Teen Always Tired? Understanding Sleep, Screens, and Emotional Burnout
If your teen seems exhausted no matter how much they sleep, you’re in good company. Many parents are noticing that their teens feel drained, moody, or low-energy, even after what should be a full night’s…
Physical Activity for Kids: Why It’s Important, and How Much They Need
Today’s children are growing up in a world filled with screens, digital entertainment, and fewer built-in opportunities to move throughout the day. With screen time at an all-time high, many kids simply…
When School Stress Becomes Too Much: Academic Pressure and Mental Health in Kids
Today’s children and teens are facing more academic pressure than ever. Between demanding coursework, competitive school environments, constant comparisons, and the push for high achievement, many kids…
Parents’ Guide to Navigating the 2025-26 Flu Season
Here at ADM Parham Pediatrics we understand that flu season can be a source of concern for many families. Each year, our pediatricians focus on providing guidance and support to help you and your child…
Flu Shots for Kids: What to Know for the New School Year
As kids head back to school and daycare, flu season is just around the corner. While it may seem like a routine illness, influenza can be serious—especially for children with developing immune systems or…
Back-to-School Health Checklist for Parents 2025–2026
The phrase “back to school” is met with groans from kids and cheers from parents. Some children are eager to see their friends again, but most would rather hang on to their relaxed summer routines—late…
Recognizing and Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Children
They run you ragged, never stop moving, have more energy than a rabbit, and never want to settle down. Yes, you know we are talking about young children. With the warm weather on the way, parents should…
Why Outdoor Play is Essential for Your Child’s Development
These days, many children are spending less time outdoors—and more time in front of screens. While it’s easy to let kids stay inside, the long-term benefits of outdoor play for children’s development far…
Is It Asthma or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference in Your Child This Spring
Spring brings blooming flowers—and sometimes, sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. If your child comes home rubbing their eyes or struggling to breathe, you might wonder: Is it asthma or allergies?…
Is it a Cold or Spring Allergies? How to Tell in Children
As the weather warms up and flowers bloom, many parents notice their child developing a runny nose, sneezing, or congestion. But how do you know if it’s just a common cold or spring allergies? Since the…
What’s the Difference Between the Cold, Flu, and Sinus Infections?
When kids get sick, it can be hard to distinguish between common conditions like the cold, flu, and sinus infections. Each condition shares overlapping symptoms but requires different approaches to care,…
Ear Infections are pretty common and can happen at any given moment. Therefore, it is important to know how to go about it and how to treat it, as well as signs to look out for! Symptoms to look for: Ear…
Has your child ever experienced pink eye or you were unsure whether its pink eye or not? Or how to go about treating it? In most cases, many people and parents have been in your position. Here are…
Have you ever asked your doctor if they could just prescribe antibiotics to your child and they told you they couldn't? This is because antibiotics could do more harm then good! This is because taking the…
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. This virus can act like a common cold to some, but to others, especially infants, it can…
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is commonly found in children, this virus causes sores in your mouth and a possible rash on your hands and feet. Common Symptoms Include: Sore Throat Irritability Fever…
As we approach the new school year here are just a few necessities you may want your children to have with them. As well as items you can use in your home to keep bacteria and germs from your surfaces.…
Have you ever felt down in the winter and then uplifted all of a sudden the second summer is around the corner? The scientific name for that is SAD, or better known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. This is…
Have you ever been in the water and all of a sudden you get stung by a jellyfish and you are unsure of what to do next? Here are some tips and tricks to help remove the tentacles and reduce pain! Things…
These are signs of too much stress: Fatigue Depression Insomnia Irritability Irregular performance/behavior at work or school Addiction Stomach aches/Reflux Current headaches/migraine Chest pain and…
Stress and how to conquer it? Have you ever felt that you are stressed out, feeling pressure in your head and your chest? That might be a tell that you're more stressed out than you should be. We all…
Summer is a time for lots of fun and relaxation.Whether you're sitting out on your patio. Or taking a trip to the beach or lake. It is very important to not forget sun safety. One of the most important…