Parents Ask:

Q: I have two active boys who have had multiple visits to the emergency room and urgent care on weekends when their regular doctor isn’t available. Sometimes I’m not sure if it is a big enough reason to go to ER or if I should just take them to urgent care. How do I...

Tooth Emergency!

Courtesy of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has developed this brief guide to help 
rents and caregivers be prepared for the most common types of childhood tooth injuries. Visit www.mychildrensteeth.org to locate...

Parents Ask: Vision Check

Q: “My husband and I both have normal eyesight but we have heard that it is still important to regularly have our child’s vision checked. At what age should we begin vision testing? Are there other eye issues we should be aware of?” – Sandi, Goodyear A: Just...

Breastfeeding Basics

Laurie B. Jones, MD, IBCLC As research shows, breastfeeding delivers a laundry list of protections to both infant and mother during and beyond the breastfeeding relationship. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that 77% of mothers in the United States plan to...

Sports Vision Training

Take Your Game to the Next Level By Alicia Feis, O.D. What is sports vision training? Sports vision training (also known as sports vision therapy) helps athletes of all ages and all skill levels to enhance reaction time, awareness and overall visual performance. For...

Parents Ask: Health Insurance

Q:I have a son who has specific medical needs and all of the new health care changes have made choosing a health care plan very complicated. How do I select a good plan for my family and what do I need to look for?  – Shawna, Scottsdale A:Choosing health...