Articles about Pediatrics
The EpiCentre’s Centering Pregnancy program brings moms-to-be together For expectant mothers, some of the biggest questions about pregnancy don’t always fit neatly into a 30-minute appointment. What will labor really be like? How will breastfeeding go? What happens after the baby arrives? These are questions that could easily fill an appointment — and then some. … Read more
By Jenny Peterson Like it or not, screens are everywhere. Tablets at restaurants, phones in the carpool line, gaming consoles after school, YouTube before bed. For many families, managing screen time feels like a constant tug-of-war, especially when parents are trying to balance concerns about mental health with the reality that technology is now part … Read more
IEP Advocacy in Charleston When Jennifer Burke looks back on her son Cayden’s earliest years in school, she remembers equal parts fear and determination. Cayden was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and entered the Charleston County School District through Child Find shortly after. Like many parents facing an individualized education program, or IEP, Burke … Read more
Measles Cases on the Rise in 2025 Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but cases are now on the rise due to small pockets of undervaccinated populations, resulting in hospitalizations and even some deaths. What the Latest Measles Statistics Show Measles cases are on the rise in the United States in … Read more
It may seem like school just ended, but as the beginning of the next school year draws closer, parents need to plan ahead to have their children see the family doctor, whether for immunizations, a sports physical or just an annual wellness check-up. In many cases, it’s a requirement if your child is attending school … Read more
Imagine your teenager comes in well after curfew. She apologizes, but says she was having fun. What do you do? Many parents would yell at their child about how worried they had been and that they didn’t know whether the teen was alright or not. Then they would ground the child. However, a parent using … Read more