Pediatric Advice with Dr. Kevin WIndisch

This category is one that most parents have some difficulty grasping.  It encompasses the cognitive domain. By two months a child should be following things with his eyes and getting bored if activities don't change.  At 4 months a child should let you know if she is happy or sad, respond to affect

Here are some common social milestones.  I hope that this helps you to understand where your baby is.  When in doubt ask your pediatrician to screen your child with one of the validated screening tools that are so widely available: At 2 months your child should smile at you in response to your smil

Sorry I've been away for so long. Many people are conerned about their child's speech.  Here are the major developmental milestones: Babies should begin to coo at 4 months.  This is a consanant free sound "OOOEEEAAA". They should be babbling by 4 months "BABBAABAGOO". They typically have two words

Developmental screening should take place at the majority of well child/infant visits.  It consists of the usage of various statistically validated tools to monitor child development.  The most common tool that you will hear reference to is the Denver II Developmental Screen.  This tool is fameous b

This is a big one and very important exam not to miss.  We start by addressing ongoing problems, as usual.  We also examine growth and development.  Major milestones at this time include making sure that the child is cruising and saying at least 1-2 words. As always we conduct a thourough physical

The upcoming summer time means picnics and pick up football/soccer games.  With those games come ankle sprains.  What should you do?  Well first, make sure you don't have a fracture.  This probably means seeing your physician, sorry.  Once you are sure that nothing is broken, start with some ice. 

With all the media attention to second hand smoke these days, many people are not aware of third hand smoke.  This is tobacco smoke that comes in on your clothing, skin and in furnature.  Recent studies show that risks of lung disease, cancer and death are as high from third hand smoke exposure as f