Due to today’s winter weather, our office will open at 1:00 PM. We remain committed to caring for your family every day — especially when it matters most.

Education

At North Shore Pediatrics, we work closely with families to enhance the well-being of children. We are excited to let you know that our website features regularly updated resources for both patients and parents. These materials aim to educate, inspire, and empower parents with evidence-based strategies that can help their children flourish at home. Together, we can create a supportive environment for your child's growth and development.

Healthy Fit Families

Parents: Help Children Fight Flu

Each year, flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and their families. Annual flu vaccination offers the best protection against flu and its potentially serious complications in children

Explore resources on toddler behaviors

Help understand common challenges, support skill building and foster independence in early childhood.

Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers

Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers

The Role of Parental Involvement in Students' Academic Achievement

How Parental Involvement and Family Support Drive Student Success

Top Ten Parenting Tips For Raising Children

There is no “one size fits all” way to parent. Everyone needs to find what works best for him and his child. These Top Ten Tips can help you create a family in which your kids feel supported and loved.

Healthy Mental & Emotional Development: 4 Key Building Blocks

Read on to learn about key building blocks of healthy mental and emotional development in children. Also find tips to reinforce them in your family's day-to-day routines.

Back-To-School 2025-2026 Articles For Parents

Back-to-school is always a time when parents and teachers revisit what is important for children and how to best support their positive development.

2025–2026 Flu Season

We are currently offering flu vaccine appointments for kids ages 6 months to 18 years. Vaccination is the best way to prevent flu and its potentially serious complications. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

What to know when your child has a fever

A fever is usually caused by infections from viruses (such as a cold or the flu) or bacteria (such as strep throat or some ear infections). The fever itself is not the disease, only a sign that the body’s defenses are trying to fight an infection.‍

OTC Medication

Tylenol, Motrin, & Benadryl dosing tables based on weight are available here.

Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends several ways parents can help keep children safe around home swimming pools and hot tubs―all year long―in your own backyard, your neighbor's, or on vacation.