Protect your child from the flu this season & contact our office to schedule an appt at one of our upcoming flu clinics.

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 our children's growth and development.

Explore resources on toddler behavior to 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.

Reasons to Vaccinate

Parents often have questions about the vaccines recommended for their children. Your child's doctor can answer any questions you might have. Most families decide to follow the recommended vaccination schedule.

The Center for Parenting Education: Parenting A Teen

In this article, called “Riding the Waves of the Teen Years,” we will explore the huge emotional and social changes of adolescence, which are difficult for both parent and teen to understand.