28May 2020
Yes, it IS time for a check up!
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,…
21May 2020
New Covid-19 Complications In Children: What they are and what parents should watch for
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…
21Apr 2020
Is this the perfect time to potty train your toddler?
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…
15Mar 2020
Keeping all our patient families safe from coronavirus or covid-19 in our offices.
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…
7Mar 2020
Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands: How to manage covid-19 or coronavirus
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…
24Feb 2020
Will *this* help your child with autism?
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…
30Jan 2020
“Don’t Trust Anyone Over 30”
Selling to kids and teens is huge business. Tweens and teens direct nearly $44 billion in spending each year, which explains why the average child sees well over 100,000 advertisements and promotions each year - and few of these messages…
8Jan 2020
This flu season is already setting tragic records
Has your child been vaccinated? The US CDC has confirmed that, already, 27 children in the United States have died this flu season - and this record-setting number will only worsen as the season continues. The children that have passed…
6Jan 2020
What Exactly Does “Two Hours” of Screen Time Mean?
Your child spends 2-4 hours a day at school “staring at a screen” and is expected to use a screen to complete homework assignments - and then the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that no one at any age should…
30Dec 2019
Is Your Child Caught In The Vaping Epidemic?
When JUUL e-cigarette maker disconnected their Instagram and Facebook accounts over a year ago, their marketing efforts to children and teens didn’t miss a beat. Thousands of young Instagram users still mention JUUL each day in their posts. Over a…
