Posts by Dr. Eileen Shi
“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…
Read MoreInfant Colic 101: What you Need to Know
It seems like, nowadays, “colic” is becoming a household term for crying babies who seem to be harder to console than average. By definition, however, infantile colic refers to the Rule of 3’s: Crying more than 3 hours a day for 3 days a week for longer than 3 weeks of life. Babies who have…
Read MoreLife as a New Parent
The journey of motherhood, fatherhood, and parenthood is one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences in our lives. From our own life experiences, we inevitably bring with us our own vision, expectations, and philosophies to parenting and family life. From the moment you first hold your baby, though, you encounter a new presence with…
Read MoreNewborns and Sleep 101
“Sleep like a baby” is a common saying that alludes to how soundly babies sleep. For pediatricians and new parents alike, this phrase may be totally lost to us as we navigate newborn sleep patterns that are far from a steady, sound sleep. Here are some tips for new parents to understand and better anticipate…
Read MoreNew Parent Classes and Groups in Las Vegas
Expecting your baby is an exciting time of personal growth and transition. You may find yourself with many questions in the midst of anticipation. It is also common to feel uncertainty about this new role of being a parent and caring for a little one. You are not alone. In fact, many expecting parents turn…
Read MoreNon-Stimulant Management of ADHD
Non-stimulant medications have been used since 2003 to help treat symptoms of ADHD in children. Atomoxetine (Straterra) Atomoxetine (Strattera) is a non-stimulant approved by the FDA as a first-line treatment of ADHD. It is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that regulates the availability of neurotransmitters in the brain to help with symptoms of ADHD. It…
Read MoreADHD Diagnosis
Who can diagnose a child with ADHD? There are several types of professionals who are qualified to make a diagnosis of Childhood ADHD. A pediatrician, some primary care physicians, neurologist, child psychiatrist and child psychologists. Not all physicians and pediatricians, or the aforementioned specialists are experienced with diagnosing and treating ADHD, as everyone’s training and…
Read MoreWell Child Visits: What to Expect at Your Pediatrician Visit
As your child grows, they pick up new skills, new behaviors, and ideas along the way. As pediatricians, we follow your child along this journey. Our goal is to provide information, guidance, and expertise in the various aspects of raising a child from baby to adolescent. Especially in today’s world when information is readily available…
Read MoreNewborns and Hiccups
Newborns are full of delight and surprises for their new parents. From little coos to irregular breathing, your newborn baby will have you wrapped around his fingertips in those first few weeks of life. It is normal for new parents to be completely at a loss at times with what is normal vs not normal…
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