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Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD What Happens at the Visit?  At your 4-month-old’s well-child checkup, the doctor and/or nurse will: check and record your baby's weight, length, and head circumference on a growth chart discuss feeding, sleeping,...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Your child's doctor is a key resource when you have questions and concerns about your child's health. But doctors are pressured to see more patients each day and to spend less time with them, so it's important to make...

Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD When your child is sick or injured, it's natural to want to head straight for the emergency room (ER). You know that you can get care, no matter the time, day, or severity of your child's injury. In some cases, it is ...

Medically reviewed by: Kevin P. Sheahan, MD What Are Health Screening Tests? Health screening tests are routine tests that check for problems before signs show up. Finding problems early can make treating them easier and more effective. Health care provider...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD My baby cries so much when getting a shot. How can I make this easier? Getting shots can be tough on you and your child, but the benefits are worth the effort. Fortunately, you can do a few things to make the...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD You'll see your baby's doctor often during your little one's first year. Here's what to expect right after your baby arrives. What Happens Right After Birth? Your baby's first exam will happen in the nursery...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD During these early months, you might have many questions about your baby's health. Most doctors have phone hours when parents can call with routine questions. Don't hesitate to call with your concerns, no matt...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Well-Child and Other Visits Babies really begin to show their personality during these months. So you might find yourself talking to your baby's doctor less about sleeping and eating and more about physical a...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Well-Child and Other Visits As your baby becomes more independent and mobile, your questions for your doctor may focus more on bumps, bruises, and behavior than anything else. The doctor will see your baby t...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Well-Child Visits The toddler months can bring the medical challenges of colds, scrapes and bruises, and other minor emergencies. You'll also find yourself dealing with an emerging personality and increasing ...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Well-Child Visits Regular well-child checkups are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on vaccines against many serious childhood diseases. They're also a chance for you and the doctor to...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Well-Child Visits Regular well-child checkups are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on vaccines against many serious childhood diseases. They're also a chance for you and the doctor to...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Well-Child Visits Regular well-child checkups are an important part of keeping kids healthy and up to date on vaccines against many serious childhood diseases. They're also a chance for you and the doctor to...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD By meeting yearly with your teen, their doctor can keep track of changes in physical, mental, and social development and offer advice about avoiding unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking and drinking. The doct...

Medically reviewed by: Timothy Finlan, MSM, MHS, OTR/L What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is a branch of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in...

Medically reviewed by: Maureen Donohoe, PT, DPT, PCS What Is Physical Therapy? Doctors often recommend physical therapy for kids and teens who have been injured or who have movement problems from an illness, disease, or disability. After an injury, physical...

Medically reviewed by: Nicole A. Kahhan, PhD Caregiver burnout is a real thing — it’s when you feel exhausted, both physically and mentally. This can happen when you try to do it all without getting the help or rest you need. Taking care of young kids or a c...

Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD Getting health care for your child can be complicated. Many doctors can only see patients during the school day, and their offices might be far from school. To see the doctor, your child might have to miss school and y...

Medically reviewed by: Julia K. Hartnett, MS, CCC-SLP What Is Speech-Language Therapy? Speech-language therapy is the treatment for most kids with speech and/or language disorders. What Are Speech Disorders? A speech disorder refers to a problem with makin...

Medically reviewed by: Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD Why Should Kids Learn How to Swallow a Pill? Swallowing a pill is an important skill that many of us take for granted until we have a child who needs to do it. Many things — from anxiety to stubbornness — can...