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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.
Featured Stories
How to Build a Baby Registry, According to Parents Who Are Pediatricians
“Frankly, there is not much to do with a newborn,” says Allison Kuipers, M.D., a pediatrician with Bluebird Kids Health in West Palm Beach, Florida. An exception, she says, is flipping through black-and-white picture cards."
The Parents Saying No to Snacks
Kellie Allen also warns against using snacks as a reward for good behavior or to distract a bored child.
Screening Your Child's Screen Time
In this time of endless entertainment options for children, it’s hard to know what is best when it comes to screen time.
More Parents Are Turning to AI for Advice. Here Are Common Mistakes to Avoid
Dr. Michael Glazier, chief medical officer of Bluebird Kids Health in Broward County, Florida, said that parents should always use AI with a “critical eye.”
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.
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Pediatricians urge Palm Beach County families to schedule back-to-school shots now
With the first day of school just over a week away, families are scrambling to complete their school entry health requirements before students head back to class. But doctors warn there’s one big problem: appointment availability is getting tight.
Beat the clinic rush: Health experts urge parents to start back-to-school prep now
“If a child develops nearsightedness and it goes undiagnosed into the school year, they may later have teachers looking at them because they’re inattentive,” said Dr. Michael Glazier, Chief Medical Officer at Bluebird Kids Health. “The point in those screenings is to pick up things that we don’t otherwise think of.”
In Our Mom Era: The Screen Time Advice Parents Actually Need, From a Pediatrician
“Involve the whole family — not just the kids. A good first step, if not already done, is to limit where in the house screens can be accessed to more public rooms such as the living room, dining room, or kitchen, and remove them from the bedrooms,” [Dr. Michael Glazier] says. And it has to apply to everyone.