Dr. Colin Knight’s Blog
How to Prep Your Child for an Overnight Hospital Stay
Spending the night in a hospital can be very frightening for children. Preparing them beforehand can help them cope with the various medical procedures and activities that they will experience. Prepping Your Child Talk to your kids about the hospital experience a day...
How Long Do Immune Systems Take to Mature?
The short answer is that a baby's immune system is developed at around two to three months old. However, a 2-week-old baby can fight off viruses almost is effectively as a 3-month-old can. How can you help Having babies vaccinated and breastfeeding can help strengthen...
Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy During Flu Season
Parents must be aware of the various steps they can take to keep their kids healthy during the upcoming flu season. The most vulnerable individuals are those over 65 years old and children up to five years old. Pediatricians recommend taking special care of kids...
Helping Your Baby Through RSV
Most kids get a respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, at least once before they turn two. However, some kids get very sick with the respiratory syncytial virus. This illness usually starts in the late fall and early spring. It can affect different regions of the...
Innovations Changing Pediatrics
In 2020, new technologies were quietly making a difference in the lives of children's hospitals across the country. While the pandemic was raging, new tools and techniques were introduced to improve kids' care. In today's fast-paced and constantly changing healthcare...
What to Know About a Career in Pediatrics
Pediatricians are medical professionals who provide comprehensive care to children of all ages. They diagnose and treat illnesses, examine injuries, and perform routine examinations. They may refer patients to other specialists if necessary. They also monitor growth...
Keys to a Kid-Friendly Medical Office
Young patients are often the most difficult to please. They are also the most demanding and impatient of patients. Visiting a healthcare professional with kids can be very challenging for parents and yourself as the provider. Having the proper equipment and resources...
Helping Ease Kids’ Fears About Doctors’ Appointments
It’s not surprising that kids have a fear of going to the doctor’s office. Even though many pediatricians try to make their facilities fun and inviting, kids know that there are frightening things that can happen there. They can get shots or undergo other procedures...
Home Remedies for Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disease that causes itchy, dry, and sometimes painful skin. Commonly found on the arms, legs, and face, eczema can also appear on other body areas. Eczema usually flares up at nighttime or when you're stressed and is especially common in...
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Getting sick can happen to anyone, but it's still important to keep healthy habits in order to prevent getting sick. While you can't perfectly protect yourself from illness, small changes to your daily life such as diet, sleep, and exercise can help your body be more...