As the temperature heats up and families spend more time around water – trips to the beach, lake or community pool or just the pool at home – it’s time…
When children are home from school for the summer, they like to play outside. In the Augusta area, it can be easy for children to become exposed to poison ivy.…
Did you know that one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double your chance of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, later in life? Keeping newborns…
Just like adults need to stay hydrated, child hydration is very important. Being well hydrated improves a child’s mood, memory and attention, which is especially important for school. The best…
Your little one’s runny nose has not let up for several days. The poor baby keeps sneezing and rubbing her itchy, red, watery eyes. Instead of suffering from a cold,…
There is a slew of winter ailments that can affect children. Learning how to identify them will make it easier to care for your child. Many of these illnesses have…
You are a new parent. Your baby is safely home, and all is right with the world. You soon fall into a comfortable routine of feedings, diaper changes, soothing tears…
Flu season is a stressful time every year for parents. Children with the flu can spread it to each other and to parents. Thankfully, the flu vaccine helps minimize the…
Pediatric Partners knows that kids don’t get sick or injured between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Urgent care for kids could be needed just about any time,…