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At Bluebird Kids Health, we believe that trusted medical advice should be accessible—not just in the exam room, but wherever families are looking for answers. That’s why our pediatricians are frequently called on to share their expertise in the media. Whether you’re already part of our community or simply searching for guidance, this is a place where you’ll find answers to real questions, backed by experience and care.
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How to Play With Your Newborn to Boost Development
“The most important thing is to interact with baby. Make eye contact, smile, talk to them and respond to their cues,” Chibar says.
CDC Says 1 in 3 Kids Have Prediabetes—Here’s What Parents Need To Know
Prediabetes doesn't usually cause symptoms. But Shannon J. Fox Levine, MD, a pediatrician with Bluebird Kids Health, shares some potential flags for prediabetes.
Think Baby Proofing Was Hard? Just Wait Until They Start Walking
Dr. Michael Glazier, a board-certified pediatrician and medical director at Bluebird Kids Health, notes that hard tile floors and sharp corners make falls in bathrooms especially dangerous.
What to Do When Baby Has FOMO
Whether baby FOMO is developmental or temperamental, the first big FOMO surge typically hits around 4 to 6 months. “This is when babies start to develop object permanence,” says Kellie Allen, MSN, APRN, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner at Bluebird Kids Health. “
Pediatrician shares summer safety tips for military kids
Supervising kids at all times while they swim is another one of the NDPA’s recommended layers – and Twito’s No. 1 tip. “We know they’re unpredictable, they’re fast, they’re amazing, so never take your eyes off of any child,” she said.
The Best Teethers to Help Relieve Baby’s Teething Discomfort
If you’re looking for a natural material, Dr. Amanda Thomas, a board-certified pediatrician with Bluebird Kids Health, recommends firm, durable rubber, as “these provide safe chewing relief without posing choking hazards.”
Every Parent Needs to Know These First Signs of Puberty in Boys
But how will you know that your child is in this first phase? Well, you won’t, and most likely, your kid will be just as clueless. Fox-Levine explains, “The brain starts the process by signaling the testes to start growing, but there are no physical signs.” In this stage, ignorance is truly bliss — for everyone.
Measles outbreak sparks vaccine enthusiasm across the country
Our call center is - was inundated with calls about, you know, MMR vaccine. Is their child up to date? Should they get another vaccine? Should they get an extra one? Can they get it early?
How to Cope With the 2-Year-Old Sleep Regression
You want to ensure your child has a steady sleep routine to help their circadian rhythm and internal clock. It also helps set them up for good sleep habits later in life. This includes limiting screentime, ensuring bedtimes and awake times are consistent each day and building a sleep environment that’s quiet, dark and distraction-free, advises Allison Kuipers, MD.
The 10 Best Water Tables, According To Real Parents And Experts
Water tables encourage children to creatively and actively explore their world through tactile (touch), auditory (hearing) and visual (seeing) senses,” says Dr. Michael Glazier.
Is Your Pool As Safe As It Could Be?
Unsupervised children of all ages can be curious and unpredictable. “[They're] always in search of ways to have fun,” says Dr. Twito, acknowledging that even older children can gain unauthorized access.
When Babies Start Standing, According to Experts and Parents
Standing independently means that baby balances on their feet without holding onto anything. But “there’s such a wide variety” in when this can happen, says Allison Kuipers, MD.
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Every Parent Needs to Know These First Signs of Puberty in Boys
But how will you know that your child is in this first phase? Well, you won’t, and most likely, your kid will be just as clueless. Fox-Levine explains, “The brain starts the process by signaling the testes to start growing, but there are no physical signs.” In this stage, ignorance is truly bliss — for everyone.
Doc says measles outbreak public health ‘ticking time bomb’
"While we haven’t yet seen neurological complications from this outbreak, with measles, it feels like a ticking time bomb," said Dr. Michael Glazier, chief medical officer at Bluebird Kids Health in Palm Beach County, Florida, said. He shared the signs to look out for - and how parents can stop the infection rate from climbing even higher.
Is Whooping Cough the “Canary in a Coal Mine” for Other Infectious Disease Outbreaks?
I would say that the number 1 most important thing is personal awareness that these are out here, and they do pose a risk to individuals, but also to individuals around them, that vaccination is the number one kind of gold standard to help prevent and or mitigate the effects and the vaccination. So as a parent, I always tell my patients, like I vaccinate my kids for themselves first, but also for my parents who are elderly, and also for the community and somewhat, that's probably the order in which I do it.
Whooping Cough Resurgence Raises Questions: Booster Shot or Titer Test?
Anybody who lives with someone like a neonate, or anybody who lives with someone with congenital heart disease or severe asthma and stuff like that, I'd rather they get tested early. And I know you don't know me. I'm generally a minimalist test everything that comes in, but I'd rather know this early because if you discover what it is, in addition to the social isolation piece, you can treat it. If you treat it early enough, it helps reduce the symptoms, but it also reduces the spread.
3 reasons you might need a measles booster — and whether you should worry about the recent outbreak
Having both recommended doses of measles vaccine offers about 97% effectiveness against infection— enough protection for most people, said pediatrician Dr. Michael Glazier, chief medical officer and co-founder at Bluebird Kids Health. "I'm not worried that I'm going to get measles or that I need another dose," Glazier told Business Insider.