Parenting and Children’s Healthcare Blog

“The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it is hard to verify their authenticity.” - Abraham Lincoln. Yes, it’s funny - until you consider the ramifications of “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true”…

It can be a parent’s most terrifying moment - when your child suddenly exhibits symptoms that are intense, difficult to understand and uncommon. Diagnosis can be challenging, treatment not widely known and gathering information nearly impossible. If you are on…

Lately, there are elements of your child’s behavior that you just don’t understand. They may have come on suddenly, or the perplexities may have been creeping in for awhile. While your son scores brilliantly on standardized tests, he doesn’t earn…

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Chicago Pardon our pun, but we’ve seen a “rash” of hand-foot-and-mouth disease cases in the last few weeks. This viral infection is contagious but HFM is generally a mild condition requiring home care and a little TLC…

It’s sunny, hot and muggy  - the perfect time to make an appointment for your child’s flu shot! Protecting your child from influenza can help in so many ways, from as simple as not missing school days to as serious…

  It’s back-to-school time and we here at Alzein Pediatrics know you want your child to be as successful as possible throughout the year. As a parent, you know your child’s strengths and their challenges - but do you know…

Childhood Ear Pain in Chicago As your child holds onto their ears and seems to be in discomfort, many parents may ask: why does my child have ear pain? There are a number of reasons why your child may have…

What are Your Kids Watching in Chicago? While summer is a time of sun- and water-filled days, it’s also a time of sleepovers, popcorns and movie watching at night. While the convenience of on-demand, downloading and streaming means we can…

Fourth of July Safety in Chicago Fourth of July is a day to celebrate our beautiful country’s independence, picnic with family and community and of course, end the day watching the skies light up with all those glorious fireworks. As…

The Importance of Dad's in Chicago We celebrate dads every day at Alzein Pediatrics, but today especially we want to praise them for the positive effects they have on their children. But why are dad's so important? Being an involved,…