10 ways to help your child succeed in elementary...

July 26, 2019
Support from parents is key to helping kids do well academically. Here are 10 ways parents can put their kids on track to be successful students...

tags: back to school , homework , parenting , pediatrics , studying

10 ways to help your child succeed in middle school

July 25, 2019
As students grow more independent, it can be hard for parents to know which situations call for involvement. Here are 10 ways to keep your child...

tags: homework , middle school , parenting , pediatrics

Healthy Party Snacks for Kids

August 14, 2017
Whether you're throwing a birthday party, cheering on your favorite football team or hosting your child's friends for a sleepover, it's highly...

tags: celebration , healthy snacks , hydration , kids , kids health , nutrition , pediatrics , recipes

Safe Toys for Big Kids

June 9, 2017
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States...

tags: kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safe toys , safety

Safe Toys for Preschoolers

June 5, 2017
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in -- or imported into -- the United States...

tags: kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , preschool , safe toys , safety

Safe Toys for Toddlers

June 2, 2017
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States...

tags: kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safe toys , safety , toddlers

Safe Sleep for Infants

May 30, 2017
The American Association of Pediatrics has issued the following guidelines to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected...

tags: baby , breastfeeding , infant sleep , parenting , pediatrics , safe sleep , sids

Safe Toys for Infants and Babies

May 30, 2017
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) closely monitors and regulates toys. Any toys made in — or imported into — the United States...

tags: baby , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safe toys , safety

Staying Safe in Winter

November 10, 2016
Winter Sports Safety Tips

tags: kids , kids safety , kids skiing , kids sledding , kids snowmobiling , parenting , pediatrics , sports , winter safety

Summertime Activities to Develop Motor Skills

November 10, 2016 by EIRMC's Pediatric Therapies Department
Fine motor skills refers to the ability to use the small muscles of the wrists, hands and fingers in conjunction with the eyes.

tags: kids , kids fine motor skills , kids health , kids pediatric therapy , motor skills , ot , parenting , pediatric occupational therapy , pediatric physical therapy , pediatrics , pediatric speech therapy , pediatric therapy , pt