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…
How 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…
“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!”…
Mosquitos 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…
Infant 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…
Life 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…
Newborns 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…
New 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…
Non-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…
