We had a great time at Big Shanty this year – especially with our special guests Belle and the Beast! Belle loved saying hello to everyone and the Beast enjoyed each and every dance in the castle with his smallest fans. Thank you to...
MoreProtect Your Child: tips for avoiding your least favorite illnesses
Ask a roomful of parents which childhood illnesses they dread most and you’ll hear a variety of ailments: colds, stomach viruses, pinkeye…. Most common childhood illnesses spread easily among family members, making everyone...
MoreApril is Autism Awareness Month
Currently, one in 68 children in the US are identified as having autism spectrum disorder. The condition affects boys more often than girls: 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. According to Autism Speaks, the nation’s leading advocacy group...
MoreThree Easy Ways to Keep Kid’s Meds Organized
Parenting is like being a one terabyte computer, with 6 different programs running, and 23 tabs open on Google Chrome- all at once. The science project is due Thursday. Ballet is Wednesday. The baby needs to get down for a nap – but not so...
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Welcome to the Kennesaw Pediatrics blog. Here we hope to inform, inspire, and maybe even entertain you as you journey through the beautiful, messy, unpredictable days of parenthood. We know that days are long, but the years are short and we...
MoreCheers! Can a breastfeeding mom safely have a drink?
Can I drink alcohol while breastfeeding? You’ve been a teetotaler during your pregnancy, but would really like to enjoy a glass of wine at your cousin’s wedding. Or you’re ready just to have a beer and have heard conflicting...
MoreSleep Deprivation: A Survival Guide for the First Weeks
When. Will. This. Baby. Sleep. In the first few weeks, baby can seem to have days and nights mixed up and want to feed or play all night. This is not at all uncommon. Our daily rhythms are in many ways controlled by our biological response to...
MoreSix Nurse Tested Tricks for Fuss Free Shots
Ask kids about their biggest fear at the doctor’s office and many will tell you “A shot!” Nerves can run high when there’s a needle on the agenda, but we’ve got more than a few ways to keep everyone calm and cool. We asked our awesome KP nurses...
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