by Connect Team | May 8, 2020 | Covid 19
As a parent, your number one goal is to make sure your child is healthy and happy. Ensuring your child remains healthy is crucial, especially during a global pandemic. At Mainstreet Pediatrics our goal is to treat your child as if they were our very own. In doing so,...
by Team Member | Jan 13, 2023 | Education, Parenting
In a society where technology seems inevitable, it can seem near impossible to avoid screen time with your children. It is, however, important to be aware of how much screen time our children are facing on a day-to-day basis. Screens can impact memory, language, and...
by Team Member | Aug 23, 2022 | Education, Health & Wellness, Potty Training
Are you so ready to have your little ones out of diapers? There are a few things that we should look for prior to taking the plunge into potty training to ensure it doesn’t go down the toilet. Just know these are not absolutes but rather guidelines for readiness. Can...
by Connect Team | Aug 15, 2022 | Baby, Health & Wellness
Early Morning Wake-Ups Early morning wake-ups are one of the most common sleep challenges I hear about in the clinic. They can be frustrating and lead to the entire day is off. So what causes them? Developmental leaps, teething, illness, or even travel are just a few...
by Team Member | Aug 5, 2022 | Covid 19, Health & Wellness
Should I be worried about my child’s feet turning in or outward during walking? Typically most orthopedists are not concerned about variations in walking until almost 3 years old. The most important thing to watch for is that it is happening on both sides. It is not...
by Team Member | Oct 27, 2020 | Covid 19, Health & Wellness
Cold, Flu, COVID, Oh My! Now that our kiddos are back in school, we know that it’s just a matter of time before they bring home and spread around icky germs. The real question is–what are they sick with? We know that there are several viruses that get...
by Team Member | May 8, 2020 | Baby, Education, Sleep
Does your baby always seem to get upset at the same time of night? Does it seem like nothing you do during that time helps? Your baby may be experiencing the dreaded witching hour. The witching hour is a time when an otherwise content baby is extremely fussy. It...
by Connect Team | May 8, 2020 | Education
Most of us know the dreaded signs- pulling at the ear, irritability, fever, or even drainage. How can something so small cause so much discomfort in your little one? Ear infections are a common diagnosis, especially in younger children. Although there are different...
by Connect Team | May 8, 2020 | Education, Sleep
We all have heard it. My baby was sleeping great at night and now since they turned 4 months they are waking every hour. So what causes it? At about 3-4 months of age, your baby is moving from the newborn sleep cycle into a more mature sleep cycle and hitting some...
by Connect Team | May 4, 2020 | Breast Feeding, Help
Increased Fussiness – The Witching Hour Does your baby always seem to get upset at the same time of night? Does it seem like nothing you do during that time helps? Your baby may be experiencing the dreaded witching hour. The witching hour is a time when an...
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