Your Step-By-Step Guide on What to do After Testing Positive for COVID The current guidelines on what to do if you or a loved one test(s) positive for COVID may seem a bit complicated and hard to understand. Here I will try to break it down for you as simply as possible what to do if you test positive. First, let's define a couple of terms you may hear. Quarantine vs Isolation. What is the difference? Quarantine is what you should do if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID. Quarantine is used to separate people who might be infected from those who are not infec ..read more

Your Step-By-Step Guide on What to do After Exposure to COVID The current guidelines on what to do if you have been exposed to COVID may seem complicated, constantly changing, and hard to understand. Here I will try to break it down for you as simply as possible what to do if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. If you have already tested positive for COVID, read this guide instead (coming soon): So You Have Tested Positive for COVID. What Next? First, let's define a couple of terms you may hear. Quarantine vs Isolation. What is the difference? Quarantine i ..read more

UNPRECEDENTED WINTER VIRUSES RE-EMERGING THIS SUMMER Most states in the U.S. have re-opened in recent months, including daycares, summer camps, sports programs, vacations, and family gatherings. With this re-opening, we as pediatricians, are seeing unprecedented numbers of viral illnesses this summer that are typically seen in the cold months. Especially common thus far, have been RSV and bronchiolitis, particularly in children under age 5. Let's discuss what bronchiolitis is, how it's treated, and when to be concerned. What are RSV and bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a viral infection common ..read more

My Child is 6 Years or Older: What should he/she be able to do? Once your child is 6 years of age or older and is in school, the best way to keep track of how they are doing developmentally is to monitor their school performance. Here are some tips to help them continue to perform well: Stay engaged: Talk to your child about school and what they like or don’t like about school. Ask them if they need help and teach them to ask for help when they need it. Talk regularly with your child’s teacher(s): Talk regularly to and develop a relationship with your child's teacher(s) so you can stay updat ..read more

My Baby is 18 Months Old: What should he/she be able to do? Can you believe your little newborn baby...is almost 2 years old now and is growing and changing every day!?!? Here are the things you should expect your child to do by 18 months of age. By 18 months of age, your child should be able to: Gross Motor/Physical Movement Walk (every child should be walking by this age) If your child has already been walking for months, should have improved walking and may run May try to kick a ball Can pulls toy behind while walking Can drink from a sippy cup and begins to drink from a cup with no top ..read more

My Child is 5 Years Old: What should he/she be able to do? Now you all of a sudden you have a kindergartner and school and ensuring your child's learning and continued development will be a whole new world for both you and your child to navigate? Here are the things you should expect your child to do by 5 years of age. By 5 years of age, your child should be able to: Gross Motor/Physical Movement Stand on one foot for 10 seconds or longer Hop and may be able to skip Can do a simple forward roll/somersault Can use the toilet completely on his/her own Fine Motor/Hand-Eye Coordination Can use ..read more

My Child is 4 Years Old: What should he/she be able to do? You have a preschooler who is growing up before your eyes!?! When and how did that happen so fast? Here are the things you should expect your child to do by 4 years of age. By 4 years of age, your child should be able to: Gross Motor/Physical Movement Hop and stand on one foot for a few seconds Catch a bounced ball most of the time Fine Motor/Hand-Eye Coordination Cut with scissors with supervision Pour a drink with supervision (may spill a little) Draw a square and copy some letters Draw a person with 4 body parts (may be a stick ..read more

My Child is 3 Years Old: What should he/she be able to do? All of a sudden you have a 3 year old and now may be starting to think about school for your child...where has the time gone? Here are the things you should expect your child to do by 3 years of age. By 3 years of age, your child should be able to: Gross Motor/Physical Movement Can climb well and run easily Can ride a tricycle or bike with training wheels Can walk up and down stairs one foot at a time (with less and less use of the rail) Fine Motor/Hand-Eye Coordination Can get themselves dressed with a little help Can work toys wi ..read more

My Child is 2 1/2 Years (30 Months) Old: What should he/she be able to do? Your little human is blossoming before your eyes and it has you full of bittersweet emotions! Here are the things you should expect your child to do by 2 1/2 years of age. By 2 1/2 years of age, your child should be able to: Gross Motor/Physical Movement Can walk up and down stairs while holding on to the rails (not yet completely independently) Fine Motor/Hand-Eye Coordination Can draw straight lines or (imperfect) circles Can remove some of his/her own clothing Can build a tower of 4 or more blocks Social/Emotion ..read more

My Child is 2 Years Old: What should he/she be able to do? Your little one continues to grow up SO fast and has now been in your life for 2 whole years! Here are the things you should expect your child to do by 2 years of age. By 2 years of age, your child should be able to: Gross Motor/Physical Movement Stand on his/her tiptoes for a few seconds Kick a ball Walk up and down stairs while holding on to the rails (not yet completely independently) Fine Motor/Hand-Eye Coordination Can copy straight lines or (imperfect) circles Build a tower of 4 or more blocks Social/Emotional Play next to ..read more