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As parents, you have questions about what is good, normal, or safe for your children. Below, you can find resources that address some of the common issues we are often asked about.
A healthy child is a happy child.
PediatriczNow embraces the rich diversity of Western medicine with alternative medicine. We encourage parents to be proactive in their child’s overall health to prevent disease and illness. Our focus is on the whole child, so we provide nutritional counseling, weight management, and other solutions to develop and maintain a healthier body and lifestyle.
Good nutrition is essential to good health. Teaching children to make smart, healthy food choices early in life is important in establishing lifelong healthy habits.
Children’s weight will fluctuate as they grow and develop. But it’s important to know when to seek help if the child is too heavy or is not gaining weight. Regular well-child appointments can ensure your child is on a healthy track and provide opportunities to talk about any concerns.
Sleep is as important to children’s development and well-being as nutrition and physical activity. Establishing bed time and sleep routines for young children and setting boundaries about late night screen time for teens is key in helping everyone get a good night’s sleep.
Healthy oral hygiene is important. Teach young children how to brush and floss and make sure they regularly visit a dentist. Dentists can also help identify orthodontic problems and provide treatment.
Physical activity helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Encouraging children to be active either through sports, exercise, or just regular outdoor fun is important to their long-term health. Having family fitness activities you can do together, is even better!
A healthy child is a happy child.
Being mentally healthy during childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities.
From the terrible 2s to those hormone-laden teen years, children will experience a wide range of emotions as they develop and mature. Encourage children to talk about their feelings and talk with your provider about any concerns related to anxiety, depression, or mental health disorders.
ADHD looks different in every child, and not every energetic child has ADHD. Schedule an appointment to talk to our providers about any concerns you have.
Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 44 children and all children should be screened at their 18- and 24-month well-child appointments. Early intervention programs can improve outcomes for many children with autism.
Learning disabilities can be difficult to define. Some may be related to vision or hearing problems. Others may be due to how the brain process information. Talk with your provider and child’s teacher about any learning disability concerns you might have.
A healthy child is a happy child.
Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Knowing and avoiding triggers is the best way to treat asthma. Allergies can result in diseases like asthma. We can diagnose and help treat both.
Allergies are reactions caused by a overactive immune system and can result in diseases like asthma, hay fever, and eczema. Being properly diagnosed can lead to optimal treatment outcomes.
Asthma impacts 1 in 12 children in the U.S. Knowing what triggers it and how to manage it is important for young people to understand and that starts with a proper diagnosis.
Do you know the signs and symptoms of a food allergy? Food allergy reactions can be mild to severe. It’s important to recognize the signs of an allergy and how to react.
A healthy child is a happy child.
On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages. We also provide flu and COVID vaccinations.
Today’s children are healthier and live longer thanks to vaccinations that have eradicated diseases like polio and smallpox. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended immunization schedules for children. You can also talk to your provider about any concerns you have.
Understand what dosage to use.
| Infants’ Oral Suspension (160mg/5mL) | Children’s Oral Suspension (160mg/5mL) | Children’s Chewables (160mg each) | Children’s Dissolve Packs (160mg each) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Age | Dosing Syringe | Dosing Cup | Tablet | Dissolve Packs |
| 6-11 lbs | 0-3 mos | 1.25 mL | do not use | ||
| 12-17 lbs | 4-11 mos | 2.5 mL | do not use | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 3.75 mL | do not use | ||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL | 5 mL | 1 | do not use |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 mL | 1½ | do not use | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 mL | 2 | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 mL | 2½ | 2 | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 mL | 3 | 3 |
| Infants’ Concentrated Drops (50mg/1.25mL) | Children’s Oral Suspension (100mg/5mL) | Children’s Chewables (100mg each) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Age | Dosing Syringe | Dosing Cup | Tablet |
| 12-17 lbs | 6-11 mos | 1.25 mL | ||
| 18-23 lbs | 12-23 mos | 1.875 mL | ||
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 yrs | 5 mL | 1 | |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 yrs | 7.5 mL | 1½ | |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 yrs | 10 mL | 2 | |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 yrs | 12.5 mL | 2½ | |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 yrs | 15 mL | 3 |
mL = milliliter
DOSE: Every 6-8 hours as needed. DO NOT GIVE MORE THAN 4 DOSES IN 24 HOURS.
If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. Always read and follow the label on all products. Use only the dosing device (dosing syringe or dosing cup) that came with the product. Do not use any other dosing device.
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
We participate with most local and many national insurance plans. However, it is your responsibility to understand whether your insurance has limits on the doctors you can see, or the services you can receive.
If you provide complete and accurate information about your insurance, we will submit claims to your insurance carrier and receive payments for services. Depending on your insurance coverage, you may be responsible for co-payments, co-insurance, or other deductible amounts. Please contact our billing office or call your insurance carrier should you have questions.
Many of the services provided by PediatriczNow are covered and paid by your insurance company. If there is a procedure ordered by one of our providers that is not covered under your insurance plan, you will be held responsible for payment.
If your claim is rejected, we will help you in any way that we can in clarifying your claim. We cannot, however, guarantee your claim will be paid as plans vary greatly in coverage offered.
Here is a list of most of the insurance providers we are contracted with to provide healthcare services. If you do not see your insurance carrier, please call the member services number on your insurance card to confirm that we are providers.
Most insurances are accepted including Medicaid.
We encourage parents to speak to their pediatrician regarding any specific concerns they may have about having their child vaccinated. The current guidelines state that COVID vaccines are safe and effective for children ages 12 years and older.
You can read the CDC guidelines about COVID vaccines here.
HealthyChildren.org is the parenting site of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Click here to read their suggestions related to children and COVID.
Kids have emotions, too. Some children may have difficulty processing these emotions, especially following a traumatic event. Make sure to talk to your pediatrician about any concerns you have about your child’s mental health. There are counselors and psychologists who specialize in providing therapy to children. PediatriczNow can provide some recommendations for local mental health providers.
To learn more about anxiety and depression in children, visit the CDC’s children’s mental health page.
Being physically active is always good for children, and playing sports is a great way to build strength and dexterity as well as learn team and leadership skills. However, it’s important that children also have a chance to rest their bodies to avoid over-exerting or injuring their developing muscles.
Some sports, like football, soccer, basketball, and gymnastics, have higher incidence of concussions. Talk to your provider about the activities your child is involved with and discuss what signs to look out for that might indicate muscle weakness, overuse, or injury. Make sure to know the signs of a concussion and talk to your child’s coach about safety protocols for your child’s sport. Remember, sports should be fun!
