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We are excited to welcome to our practice, Dr. Karen Prentice. She brings over 27 years of experience in general pediatrics. Her special interests include helping children with ADHD, anxiety, behavioral and nutritional concerns as well sports medicine.

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

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.

New dietary recommendations from several major health organizations say that children should really stick with drinking water and plain pasteurized milk

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends regular checkups for children and teenagers. We at Caring Pediatrics strongly believe in early prevention and testing for our young patients

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.

If you are travelling internationally , we offer a comprehensive evaluation and uptodate recommendations on vaccines, medications and travel support.

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

It is the time to schedule your schedule your childs back to school physical exam to avoid last minute delays

Summer is here and children are at home. Follow the tips in this article and stay safe! Have a great summer break!

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,

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

Risks of the COVID-19 vaccine during Pregnancy and Lactation. COVID Risks of COVID vaccine during breast feeding and pregnancy

The Case for Early Obesity Prevention: Healthy Active Living for Families Implementation Guide

For kids with asthma, regular visits to the pediatrician are important. #CallYourPediatrician today if you need help managing your child’s asthma. #HaveAnAsthmaPlan

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.

Caring Pediatrics has partnered with CDC and Maricopa County Health Department to provide Pfizer COVID vaccines to children, under the age of 5. This is for children between the age of 6 m to 5 years. Please call us at (602) 610-7337 to book

Child psychologists recommendations and advice when discussing tragedies at home with kids.

Recently FDA recalled baby formulas. What you need to know

RSV commonly infects children and can be severe in some children. Almost all children will have had an RSV infection before the age of 2 years.

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

We are now part of all AHCCCS/Medicaid Plans including Banner Health, Arizona Complete, Magellan Health, Mercy Care, Ambetter, Health Choice, Care 1st & much more. Mercy care pediatrician AHCCCS pediatrician Medicaid Pediatrician

How telemedicine appointments work at Caring Pediatrics