Dr. Colin Knight’s Blog
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...
Tips To Help Your Kids Manage Their Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season isn't fun for anyone, but it's especially difficult for children. With spring here and summer around the corner, many kids are excited to be able to go outside and enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, many of them may return from their outdoor...
Helping Your Child Manage Asthma Symptoms
Being a parent of a child with asthma can be very challenging. It can be very frustrating to deal with the symptoms of the illness, such as coughing and frequent absences from school. In 2016, around six million kids were living with an asthma diagnosis. In 2017, over...
Home Remedies for a Sore Throat
Sore throats can have various causes, from the common cold to a bacterial infection. They are often accompanied by a fever, difficulty swallowing, and pain in the neck and throat. These symptoms should not be ignored, as they can lead to more serious complications...
Home Remedies for a Child’s Headache
Headaches can occur in younger people more often than parents may think. There are many different causes of headaches, including lack of rest, dehydration, and anxiety. If your child has a headache every now and then and you've ruled out other concerning causes, you...
What Parents Should Know About RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus has been making its rounds this season to the point that it is also making headlines. Last year’s social distancing helped reduce the amount of people who caught RSV, but the virus seems to be making up for lost time by infecting people in...
How to Soothe Teething in Your Baby
A teething baby can be in a great deal of discomfort and pain. It is hard to deal with this as a parent, but, thankfully, the phase won't last forever. Parents aren't helpless when their baby's teeth are breaking through, however. They just need to be prepared with...