A good doctor really does make all the difference. Most mamas-to-be research and sign on with a pediatrician before delivery, but it's in the first few checkups that parents can tell if the relationship will work. A good bedside manner, the ability to engage a tot, or a kid-centric waiting room may add to a medical professional's appeal. I went with my children's doctor on strong Read more

There are few things I despise more than waiting. Like most mamas, I try to squeeze appointments between school runs, work obligations, and my children's play schedules. So when I am forced to sit waiting at the doctor's office, I spend much of the time thinking about where else I'd rather be. We've been spending a lot of time in doctors' offices these days as my younger son goes through a Read more

A visit to the pediatrician's office should be a breeze. Walk in, see your doctor, and walk out in no time. Unfortunately, it doesn't always go that smoothly. For many parents, a visit to their lil one's doctor involves taking a full afternoon off of work to sit in a room filled with other tots' germs before being seen. While many practices offer separate waiting areas for sick children, nobody Read more

Thanks to the H1N1 virus, cold and flu season kicked off earlier than usual this year. Since it's no longer safe to assume that a fever and cough are just symptoms of a pesky cold, worried parents are spending less time diagnosing their ill children and more time heading to the pediatrician to find out what is (or is not) ailing their little one. Many mums have made it a weekly routine even. Have Read more

A baby's first year of life is full of milestones that often make their way into the baby book – from the first smile to the first steps. Along the journey, infants visit their doctors often for checkups. Aside from the vaccinations that occur, mamas usually look forward to finding out their children's height and weight and to discuss any concerns. Nurses tend to ask a series of questions Read more