Posts by Dr. Eileen Shi
A Guide to Autism Books for Children and Parents
Finding the right books can be a quiet act of love — whether you’re helping your child feel understood, or deepening your own understanding of their world. Here’s a thoughtful guide to some of the best autism books available, with suggestions for both children and parents. Before you choose, one of the most meaningful things…
Read MoreThe Autism Diagnosis Process: What to Expect
Are you worried that your child may have autism, but you’re not sure how the autism diagnosis process actually works? You’re not alone. Most parents I speak with feel stuck in that in-between space. You notice certain behaviors. You bring them up at a check-up. You fill out a form. And then you’re left wondering……
Read MoreGut Health and Autism: Can the Microbiome Improve ASD Symptoms?
Is it crazy to look for answers in the gut to help a child with autism? Some clinicians avoid the topic completely. Gut health. Probiotics. Supplements. It can still feel controversial in traditional medical spaces. And I’ll be honest with you. This is an emerging field. But emerging does not mean irrelevant. In the video…
Read MoreChildhood Fevers Made Simple: A Holistic Approach
When is a fever too high for a child? This is a question I get asked often by worried parents, as high childhood fevers can be dangerous or signify that something serious is going on. The truth is, it is difficult to judge just based on your child’s temperature how severe the illness is. Both…
Read MoreSigns of Food Intolerance in Babies and Children: Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
Feeding your baby new foods can be a stressful time, it’s a change of routines and most importantly, the biggest concern I hear from parents is about food allergies. Questions I get: How would I know that my baby or child has a food allergy? What should I look out for? Some of the most commonly…
Read MoreFive Surprising Things about Motherhood
If you are expecting or know someone who is expecting for the first time, you may find this helpful. I’ll be sharing the 5 most life-changing things I personally discovered from motherhood that profoundly changed the way I viewed life and parenthood. Hi everyone, I am Dr. Eileen Shi, a board-certified holistic pediatrician who works…
Read MoreScreentime for Young Children & Digital Wellbeing
Screen time hasn’t always been a hot topic in pediatric care Growing up in the 80’s it was easy for me to say that I had limited screen time in my childhood. Television was just beginning to gain traction and households had phones attached to a “land-line.” Fast-forward to 2024, today we have smartphones that…
Read MoreHow to pick the best vitamins for your kids: Seven red flags to avoid
The world of vitamins and supplements is exploding as hundreds of new products hit the shelves and flood your social media every week. They look attractive, offering solutions and relief to your concerns for your children’s health. As consumers we are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of supplements, but finding the right…
Read More“No” means No: What to do when your toddler says NO to everything
It may seem that, overnight, your sweet helplessly cute infant is now a toddler, and has not only learned to walk but also learned that his favorite word is “NO!” “NO!” to brushing his teeth. “NO!” to taking another bite of his lunch. “NO!” to picking up that toy he threw across the room. “NO!”…
Read MoreMosquitos in Vegas? The Wild Wild West Nile Virus and your children.
There is a recent surge in mosquitos infected with West Nile virus in parts of the Las Vegas Valley. While it cannot be spread from person to person, West Nile virus can be transmitted from the bite of an infected female mosquito to a person. In children, the virus rarely causes severe diseases, but symptoms…
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