Reviewed: October 2026 Written by Aviva Alyeshmerni, MD, MS, FAAP Board-certified pediatrician since 2009 | Stanford BS and MS | Sackler School of Medicine (Tel Aviv University) MD | UC Irvine Pediatric Residency | Castle
What a thorough sports physical checks, the red flags that pause clearance, and how to prepare so your child is cleared to play.
What a careful ADHD evaluation includes, the conditions that look like ADHD but are not, and how parents can prepare for the first visit.
Here’s a breakdown of the recommended pediatric well-child visits and screening tests at each stage of development. This layout will walk you through each visit, the developmental checks, and the recommended screenings and immunizations. Additional screenings
What parent doesn’t ponder the saying- “put your oxygen on first.” If the #%*!? plane is going down, my kids will get oxygen first. I would like to think that most parents agree. However, how
For the past 3 months there have been some stubborn infections that linger both in the person coughing as well as contacts with the patient who are unknowingly carrying the infection. Some infections such as walking
There are many choices out there when you’re faced with picking the best formula for your little one. Whether it’s to have as a backup for your breastmilk, or whether you’re having a difficult time
Right behind LA county, Orange county currently has the second highest number of cases of Dengue in 2024 (over 30 cases year to date). What is Dengue? Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes,
Below, I have summarized the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding daily physical activity for children, adolescents, and adults. Children (3–5
Between parenting, being in a relationship, helping at school and working, how can you keep your body moving and fit? If you have tried and failed, you may just need a few hacks to
