https://knoxpediatrics.com Caring For Your Future Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:24:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://knoxpediatrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/k-36x36.png https://knoxpediatrics.com 32 32 https://knoxpediatrics.com/concussion-recovery-from-sports-and-not/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:24:34 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=4733 As I write this, my 13 year old son continues his recovery from his first concussion suffered four weeks ago in his ice hockey game. As pediatricians, we frequently see…

The post Concussion Recovery from Sports and Not first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/on-children/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 18:43:43 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=4609 This August I experienced the parenthood rite of passage of moving my youngest child to college and entered the “empty nest” phase of life.  I know it’s a cliche but…

The post On Children first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/top-10-things-i-miss-since-becoming-a-mother-almost-7-years-ago/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:32:25 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=3926 Privacy in the bathroom Sleep Finishing a thought Finishing a sentence (finishing anything for that matter) Being early for ANYTHING Being on time for ANYTHING My left arm (typically occupied…

The post Top 10 Things I Miss Since Becoming a Mother (almost 7 years ago) first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/7-happiness-tips-new-parents/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:32:05 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=3775 I will be expecting my first child in a few short weeks.  I am of course beyond excited to meet my baby!  But, as the due date is approaching, I…

The post 7 Happiness Tips for New Parents first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/words-tips-fire-prevention-safety/ Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:59:41 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=3645 We remain stunned by the loss and devastation wrought by wild fires so recently in East Tennessee. Whether directly or indirectly, these fires have affected us all.  I still can’t…

The post A Few Words…and Tips on Fire Prevention and Safety first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/cold-weather-safety/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 17:52:51 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=3642   With winter approaching, here are some cold weather safety tips.  Dressing children and infants in several thin layers is best. Dress them in one more layer than an adult…

The post Cold Weather Safety first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/much-sugar-appropriate-child/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:52:33 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=3606 Have you ever wondered how much sugar is appropriate for your child? A recent study by the American Heart Association entitled Added Sugars and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children,  published…

The post How Much Sugar is Appropriate for Your Child? first appeared on Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C..]]> https://knoxpediatrics.com/overuse-injuries/ Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:23:30 +0000 https://knoxpediatrics.com/?p=3572 Each year, many children and adolescents suffer sports-related injuries.  While most sports injuries are acute, it is estimated that over half of all injuries are a result of overuse.  An…

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