by Kathy Carandang | Jan 15, 2017 | Education
Did you know that the signs and symptoms of children’s foot problems can be subtle? Sometimes, your child may not complain about foot pain or even be unable to tell you what’s wrong. That’s why it’s easy for foot and ankle problems in children to go unnoticed....
by Kathy Carandang | May 25, 2016 | Education
During summer, in towns all across the U.S., you can hear the steady drone of lawn mowers trimming the grass. Often, the chore of mowing the lawn is the responsibility of children and teens. But lawn mowing can be a dangerous task if kids don’t know about lawn mower...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 22, 2015 | Conditions, Education
Is your child active in sports like soccer or football that involve a lot of running? Does he/she complain of heel pain, especially in the mornings? Is he/she experiencing pain and swelling in their heel? Does he/she have trouble walking? Your child may have Sever...
by Kathy Carandang | Mar 29, 2014 | Education
Now that spring is finally here (at least according to the calendar), your kids are probably clambering to get outside and play. Often, one way they burn energy is to ride their bikes around the neighborhood. While bike riding can be a lot of fun, accidents can...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 18, 2013 | Education
In our previous blog post, we talked about the common sports-related injuries seen in children and teens, and what you can do to help prevent these injuries. In addition to an increased risk of concussions in children and teens playing sports, the number of...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 13, 2013 | Education
Fall sports are in full swing now that the kids are back to school. Team sports can provide a variety of benefits for children and teens, including a reduced risk of obesity, improved coordination and balance, and better cardiovascular fitness. But did you know that...
by Kathy Carandang | Dec 6, 2012 | Education
Do you remember the TV show, “Growing Pains,” which aired from 1985 to 1992? In the show, the kids, Mike, Ben, Carol and Crissie, caused all sorts of mayhem for their parents Jason and Maggie Seaver, but the family always managed to sort everything out and...
by Kathy Carandang | Oct 6, 2012 | Conditions
Toe walking is a foot condition in which the child walks on the balls of the feet without putting much weight on the heel or other parts of the foot. Typically, we refer to it as walking on our tiptoes. Small children usually begin to walk around the time that they...
by Kathy Carandang | Sep 20, 2012 | Education
Have you ever held a baby and just marveled at their little, pudgy feet? Most moms and grandmas find a baby’s feet to be irresistible. You just have to count their toes, feel their soft skin, be awed by their tiny toenails, and kiss them again and again. Admit it a...
by Kathy Carandang | Aug 18, 2012 | Education
Once again it’s back to school time. And your child is probably lugging their backpack to and from school. But if your child’s backpack looks like it’s packed for a week of camping rather than a day at school, your child is probably carrying way too much....
by Kathy Carandang | Jul 26, 2012 | Education
Back-to-school time is on us. Besides shopping for your child’s school supplies, you’ll likely be purchasing new childrens shoes for them to wear to school and gym class, too. If your kids are like most kids, they probably don’t like to go shopping for shoes....
