Las Vegas Child Health Resources from Dr. Eileen Shi, Board Certified Pediatrician
Having health information and guidance you can trust is so important as a parent. You'll find article son healthy babies, growing children, nutrition and more here in the Little Roots blog.
Finding Your Village: Autism-Friendly Activities and Resources in Las Vegas and Beyond
Raising an autistic child in Las Vegas means navigating a city that is not always designed with sensory needs in mind. But tucked within this loud, bright, busy place is a genuinely supportive community of organizations, venues, and families who have done the work to make space for your child. This guide brings together the…
Autism-Friendly Children’s Haircuts in the Las Vegas and Henderson Area
For many children with autism, a haircut can be one of the most stressful experiences of the week. The sound of clippers, the feel of a cape, the unfamiliar smells, the busy environment — all of it can be overwhelming. The good news is that a growing number of salons and barbershops in the Las…
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…
The 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……
Gut 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…
Childhood 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…
Signs 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…
Five 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…
Screentime 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…
