Yearly Archives: 2020

Illinois is loosening COVID-19 restrictions, giving our children the opportunity to expand their summer fun. Our state and our citizens have done a marvelous job at “flattening the curve”, meaning we’ve avoided overwhelming hospitals and health centers with dangerously ill…

It’s been a weird year. Our kids have been sheltering at home since March with little structure - no in-person school, no sports and no activities. Every day seems to be Blursday, which means you might not be aware that…

Your child’s health is one of your greatest concerns and making sure your child is developing well both physically and mentally is Alzein Pediatric’s mission. While we understand that the healthcare focus of our entire world has pivoted to Covid-19,…

Just a few weeks ago, coronavirus or Covid-19 was thought to be a threat mostly to the elderly and those with chronic healthcare issues. We worried that children were unknowing carriers but unlikely to develop symptoms of Covid-19. Now, as…

Is Grandma right about Baby sleeping better with cereal? Starting solid foods is an important step in your infant’s life. You want to get the timing right - after your child has developed the oral coordination to avoid choking, but…

Just a generation or two ago, potty training was very nearly a competitive sport, with mothers - and grandmothers - taking pride in how soon a child could use the toilet. While most of this “get em outta diapers” attitude…

Coronavirus or covid-19 is becoming a more serious health issue everyday around the globe, across the country, in Illinois and especially Cook County. With new cases each day, Alzein Pediatrics is aware of our responsibility to keep our well patients…

Every day, we are hearing the tally of confirmed cases of coronavirus (covid-19) grow and grow. There are now more than 100,000 cases around the globe, with over 80,000 of those in China, where the virus began. With the news…

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can be one of the toughest, most overwhelming jobs you will ever have. Your daily life revolves around your child, from dealing with meltdowns to driving to various therapies. Alzein Pediatrics knows that…

There may be snow flying through the air now, but in just weeks those flakes will be replaced by pollen, first from blooming trees and then from grasses, flowers and more. The air will explode with mites, molds, and dander.…