Infant Constipation
Infant constipation Concerns for babies being constipated is one of the most common reasons we see infants in clinic. It can be major source of anxiety for parents. Constipation …
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Masks in the time of COVID-19
Through January, as this pandemic has evolved there have been mixed recommendations about wearing masks from the CDC and WHO. This is because we are still learning a lot …
Summer Skincare for Kids
Reduce the Risk of Skin Cancer (& Figure Out What SPF Actually Means!) By Roger Kirk, Nurse Practitioner at Preferred Medical Group This article was originally published on Muscogee Moms. …
How much screen time should my kid have??? — Pediatrician Recommendations
Some of the most frequent questions we get in our pediatrics department here at Preferred Medical Group is about kids and screen time. Should my kid play games on …
Identifying Anxiety & Other Mental Health Issues in Children
Among the psychological concerns for children, anxiety ranks only behind ADHD as the most prevalent issues that we see in our pediatric offices here at Preferred Medical Group. Dr. …
Helping Children With Anxiety in East Alabama
We believe that no child should have to live with debilitating mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. These three testimonials talk candidly about how Preferred Medical Group has …
Baby Sleep Strategies for Avoiding SIDS!
Parents often ask us how to avoid SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the tragic situation where an infant may die in their sleep from no apparent cause. In …
Welcome to Dr. Catrece Dantzler, LPC
Preferred Medical Group is thrilled to welcome Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Catrece Dantzler, aboard at our Phenix City Children’s & Family Clinic location as of March 2016. She is …
Setting Boundaries with Grandparents
By Michelle DeRamus, Ph.D. Setting boundaries with our children’s grandparents is hard. We are taught since early childhood that talking back to our elders is not OK. So even when …
Potty Training: A Guide for Parents
By Shilpa Vernekar, M.D. If you are a parent, you can most likely relate to the unparalleled feeling of elation and excitement that comes when your child reaches a …
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