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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen recall
There is currently a major nationwide recall of children's ibuprofen that was initiated in March 2026. ​The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of nearly 90,000 bottles.
Mar 22nd, 2026
Authoritative Parenting

Authoritative Parenting 2.0
Authoritative 2.0 is the dominant parenting trend of 2026. It is effectively "Gentle Parenting with a backbone"—a modern evolution that retains the empathy of recent years but reintroduces the firm, non-negotiable boundaries that many parents felt were mis
Mar 22nd, 2026
Microplastics

Microplastics in our food
Microplastics & PFAS: How to reduce "forever chemicals" in children’s diets and the impact of plastic packaging on hormonal health.
Feb 19th, 2026
obesity

The Vicious Cycle of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a complex health issue that occurs when a child is well above the healthy weight for their age and height. It is more than just a physical concern; it can affect a child’s long-term health, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
Feb 3rd, 2026
Measles cases

Measles Outbreak Maricopa County
There were measles cases reported in the Maricopa County. Here are the current recommendations from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Jan 27th, 2026
igital Wellness

Digital Wellness for Families
In 2026, the Digital Wellness Reset has evolved from a "punishment" for too much screen time into a proactive family ritual. It is often treated like a "Spring Cleaning" for the mind, typically initiated at the start of the year!
Jan 4th, 2026
Holiday Travel

Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday travel is notoriously stressful due to crowds, flight delays, financial pressure, and disrupted routines, leading to anxiety and exhaustion, but planning ahead, managing expectations, using mindfulness can reduce stress! Continue reading..
Dec 23rd, 2025

Child Passenger Safety Week
Child Passenger Safety Week is recognized each year in September and brings heightened awareness to how parents and caregivers can keep children safe in vehicles.
Sep 23rd, 2025
Asthma in children

Asthma and Allergy Management
Caring Pediatrics is now proud to provide pulmonary and asthma care to patients in Phoenix and surrounding areas. We offer complete asthma management and in-office lung function testing( PFT), Oscillometry testing and allergy testing
Apr 10th, 2025

Pediatric cerumen removal, ear wax
Cerumen is a normally occurring secretion of the external ear and serves to trap external dirt and other substances, thus preventing these materials from getting deeper into the ear canal.
Apr 2nd, 2025

Beverages in Children
New dietary recommendations from several major health organizations say that children should really stick with drinking water and plain pasteurized milk
Feb 1st, 2025
Screentime Kids

Screen time safety for children
American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use by children younger than 2 and recommends limiting older children's screen time to no more than 1 or 2 hours a day.
Jul 27th, 2024
Sick: Caring Pediatrics

Urgent Sick Appointments: Same Day Sick Visits
Your child has had nausea, vomiting, and/or a fever for almost 2 days now. You worry about dehydration. Should you take her to the hospital emergency room? At Caring Pediatrics in Tempe, AZ, the caring team is available for same-day sick visits
Sep 11th, 2023

Safety Tips for Summer Break
Summer is here and children are at home. Follow the tips in this article and stay safe! Have a great summer break!
May 20th, 2023

Sleeping in babies
Methods for sleep training in babies. This article discusses the different methods of sleep training in babies. Different methods may work best for each family depending on there parenting style and the needs of their baby,
Apr 30th, 2023

Alternate Brands in baby formula
We are saddened due to the formula shortages that is affecting our patients and families. Here is a great picture showing alternates to some of the common baby formulas
May 16th, 2022

Pediatric Asthma or Asthma in Kids
For kids with asthma, regular visits to the pediatrician are important. #CallYourPediatrician today if you need help managing your child’s asthma. #HaveAnAsthmaPlan
Apr 27th, 2021

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)
NIIW is April 24-May 1, 2021. NIIW is an annual observance to highlight the positive impact of vaccinations on the lives of infants and children, and this year's priority is to ensure that families stay on track with children's routine checkups.
Apr 24th, 2021
Formula Recall

Formula Recall Public Health Alert
There is currently a major public-health alert regarding a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to powdered infant formula.
Nov 11th, 2025
feeding insecurity

Feeding your Family during Government Shutdown
If you're worried about how to feed your family during the government shutdown, you're not alone. Millions of families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—also known as food stamps, please read on.
Nov 5th, 2025

Mental Health: Signs Your Child May Need More Support
A great article by AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) highlighting exacerbation of mental health issues in our children both younger and teens during COVID-19 https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Signs-your-Tee
Jun 21st, 2021