peninsula pediatrics blog

Mosquitoes, biting flies, and ticks can make kids (and adults) miserable! Insect bites happen more commonly during the summer, especially from mosquitoes. They can cause a great deal of discomfort, irritation, and even pain. In a few cases, they can also cause serious illness, like Lyme disease which is transmitted from ticks. We know bug […]

Learning how to swim is an important life skill for every child, not to forget to mention a fun way for them to stay active and cool during the hot weather! Swimming is a skill that can prevent drowning and an opportunity for your child to learn water survival techniques. A typical class for children […]

Summer is almost here and you might have travel plans with the family. But if your child has motion sickness, that can make your trip challenging! Motion sickness happens when the brain receives conflicting signals from the motion-sensing parts. For an example, your child may be sitting in the backseat of a car and cannot […]