Johns Creek Pediatrics Blog

• posted: Mar. 11, 2020

Have you seen it, that yellow film on your freshly washed car? The dreaded spring pollen has arrived! Even if you haven’t SEEN it yet, the Georgia pollen counts are Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2020

              February is American Heart Month, a month to focus on cardiovascular health. You might be thinking, why is heart health important. Heart health Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2020

We want to remind everyone of the dangers of certain household products and the effects they can pose to your little one. With the recent rise in popularity of cannabis-based Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2019

You may have recently heard terms like integrative medicine, functional medicine and holistic medicine and wondered what these terms mean and how they are different from conventional (or “usual” or Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2019

Halloween Safety               Halloween will be here soon! Has your little one picked out their costume yet? With the holiday comes lots of parties, fall Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2019

Infant Breast Milk and Formula Storage Guidelines How long is it safe to leave out a bottle of breastmilk? How quickly do I need to give prepared formula before it is Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2019

Bicycle Safety Biking is a huge part of childhood. Learning to ride a bike is a major developmental milestone and a very proud moment in a child’s life.  Living in Atlanta Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2019

ECZEMA CARE   Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a common chronic condition that causes an inflammatory, dry, and itchy rash.  It is more common in people with allergies and asthma and tends Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2019

Flu Vaccine Flu season will be here before we know it! The flu can be a very serious illness, even in previously healthy children.  It can lead to serious complications resulting Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2019

Suicide Prevention, Cyberbullying And The Toxic Society In Which We Are Raising Our Kids On Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, my dear childhood friend’s daughter committed suicide at the age of Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2019

It’s August which means it’s back to school time. Time for homework, carpool, sports practices, PTA meetings, birthday parties, and more fun. Here’s what your pediatrician recommends for this fun Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2019

Exercise Summer is here and it’s time to break out the bikes, roller blades, hiking boots, whatever you need to make the most of these sunny days. Outdoor activities are awesome Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2019

Screen Time There’s no way around it, technology is a big part of our world today.  And it is playing a big role in the lives of our children.  Failure to Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2019
• Sleep

Fifty to seventy million Americans suffer from sleep disorders.  How do we help prevent our children from falling into this statistic?  Good sleep hygiene!  Sleep hygiene is made up of Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

Oral Hygiene Is there anything more precious than a child’s smile? To me, I really can’t think of anything better. So how do you as a caregiver help protect your child’s Read More

• posted: May 31, 2019

Travel Tips Summer vacation is fast approaching. Many families will be travelling during the summer break. Travel can be a lot of fun, but being away from home with kids can Read More