Should you be concerned about your child’s weight?
Each time you visit the pediatrician’s office, your child will be weighed and measured to calculate body mass index. At wellness visits, these stats will be charted and compared to previous years to...
View ArticleGetting into a breastfeeding routine
Breastfeeding on demand means feeding your baby whenever he signals that he's hungry rather than according to a set schedule. Some parents are worried that they might be overfeeding their baby if they...
View ArticleSchool Sports & Physical Exam Requirements
Many middle and high school sports programs require an Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) form be completed and on file prior to participation in school sports. Northpoint Pediatrics...
View ArticleTips for soothing your infant
When your little bundle of joy spends hours as a fussy baby, it can be hard to know the best way to calm him down. It is not uncommon for infants to be fussy at night or after eating - or you might...
View ArticleRecommendations for a healthy breastfeeding diet
It’s true, breastfeeding moms need more calories - 500 more calories each day in fact. If you’re breastfeeding, make sure those extra calories come from foods that will help you stay healthy, keep your...
View ArticleInfant nutrition: making the transition to solid foods
Is it time for infant cereal? Rice, oatmeal, or barley? What baby food will you serve after that? Which comes first fruits or vegetables? You have probably heard advice from your mother, grandmother...
View ArticleLeaving kids home alone for the summer
Child care during the summer months can be a challenge for working parents. It’s harder to find care for elementary age children and expensive too. How do you know when your child is ready to be home...
View ArticleFive important technology rules for your babysitter
When you hire a babysitter you spend time showing them around your house, telling them about bedtimes and other house rules. However, have you considered talking to them about your policies regarding...
View ArticleTips for keeping your kids safe around water
A cool dip in the pool on a hot summer day is fun for the whole family. Let’s make sure it’s safe too. Whether you visit your neighborhood pool every day or will be taking a road trip to the beach,...
View ArticleSummer Rash Survival Guide
Rashes are more common during the summer months than any other season. It can be hard to distinguish between a rash, sting or insect bite. Keep this guide handy to help treat and soothe the most common...
View ArticleAir Travel and Kids
I took a trip to Orlando in a couple years ago to visit family and friends. I was traveling solo on that trip, so I had a chance to sit back and observe the many families who brave the whole process...
View Article5 tips to fight off the boredom blues
There’s nothing to do! Can’t I just watch more TV? It’s inevitable. At some point during summer vacation your child will utter those dreadful words: “I’m bored.” They might be surrounded by toys and...
View ArticleTop 3 family road trip travel hacks
Taking your family on a road trip is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll share together. The stories and memories made on those trips will last a lifetime. Cranky children tired of sitting...
View ArticleTeens: Ban the Tan!
Using tanning beds can harm your skin, eyes Are you feeling a bit pale after a long winter? Thinking about using a tanning bed before going somewhere warm for spring break? You might want to think...
View ArticleTips for getting into a fitness routine
When you’re the parent of a newborn, toddler or preschooler, it can be hard to find time to exercise. Your schedule is no longer your own. But taking care of yourself is just as important as taking...
View ArticleCapturing memories of your new baby
Few things in life are as precious as those first few days with your new baby. These hours are just as special with your first child as they are with your fourth. There’s nothing quite like getting to...
View ArticleTips for creating a baby registry
The baby shower. There may or may not be silly games but there will most certainly be fun, smiles and gifts! Have you thought about what you want and need for your new baby? Walking into the store or...
View ArticleTips for new dads
Do an online search for newborn advice and you’ll find a lot of articles that address the mom. Dad’s are important too! Northpoint Pediatrics, an Indianapolis group with offices in Indianapolis and...
View ArticleImportant milestones for your baby
Is my child developing normally? This is one of the most common questions we hear from parents with infants. While each child develops at their own pace, there are some key milestones to watch for at...
View ArticleHealthy snacks for toddlers
Toddlers are busy little people! Always on the move - climbing, running, exploring - they are just learning how to do so many things and often they don’t want to sit still to eat. If you’ve ever dealt...
View ArticleUsing the latest vision screening technology
Vision problems can happen at any age but they can be harder to detect in infants and young children. Eye examinations and vision screening are important tools but when it comes to our youngest...
View ArticleTips for taking care of children: Diarrhea
It can be tricky to know the best way to take care of children when they have diarrhea. When that child is an infant it can be even harder to know the best treatment options. What foods and fluids are...
View ArticleHow to handle fevers in kids
A fever is usually caused by infections from viruses (such as a cold or the flu) or bacteria (such as strep throat or some ear infections). The fever itself is not the disease, only a sign that the...
View ArticleIs it a cold or allergies?
Changing of the seasons. For some kids it also brings runny noses, itchy skin rashes and sneezes. Those pesky symptoms might just be a common cold but they could be a sign that your child has seasonal...
View ArticleMake an appointment or call the nurse? Guidelines to help your little ones...
So your child is sick - do you make an appointment, or call the triage nurse for advice on how you can help your child at home or if it's the weekend - come to the walk-in clinic? There are...
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