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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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Open medicine drawer filled with blister packs of tablets and capsules

How to Stock Your Medicine Cabinet Before the Start of the School Year

If your child does end up getting sick, first, it’s handy to have a high-quality thermometer on hand to monitor your kid’s temperature.
Father and young child laughing together while watching something on a phone at home

25 '90s Shows Your Kids Will Love, Just Like You Did

It's also worth noting, per Dr. Glazier, that not all screen time is created equal.
Pediatrician explaining an inhaler to a mother and her young daughter in a pediatric exam room

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.
Pediatrician using a stethoscope to listen to a boy's back during a school physical

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.”
Baby girl in a bow headband reaching toward the camera in a kitchen

From Bad Bunny to David Attenborough, why babies fall for certain sounds

“Babies start to hear things in the third trimester before they are born, and this is when they first start to recognize their mother’s voice,” Glazier says.
Baby in a pink top propped up on their arms during tummy time on a fluffy white blanket

7 Months Old: Milestones And Red Flags

“A 7-month-old should be sitting up, initially with their hands on the floor in front of them to support their body and then as time progresses without any support,” says Dr. Barbara Christakis, MD, FAAP.