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.
Tips on Potty Training for children with autism
For many families, toilet training is one of the most challenging milestones of early autism parenting. It often takes longer, requires a different approach, and can feel isolating when the methods that work for other children simply don’t apply. If you are in the thick of it, you are not alone — and there are…
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…
ADHD 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…
Well 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…
Newborns 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…
Macronutrients for healthy childhood nutrition
Raising healthy fit kids is not easy in today’s world. Between screen time and the plethora of junk food options, supporting healthy choices can be challenging. Here you’ll find helpful guidance on how to help your kids eat healthier, and understand the basics of nutrition. Consider this a crash course on understanding the macronutrients that make up your kids meals (and your own!)
Pediatric-Asthma Action Plan
Asthma in Infants, Toddlers, and School-Age Kids One of the biggest missed diagnoses in pediatric practice is underlying asthma because asthma is a chronic lung condition that may only occur in episodes. Asthma affects the airways of respiration and how your lungs move air in and out. When an individual has asthma, their airways are…
Help Your Child Prepare for their Next Visit to the Pediatrician
Your child’s Well-child Visit is a big day! Some kids love going to the doctors for check-ups, but some dread it terribly, fearing shots, being put on the spot, and feeling like they have to be perfect. The secret is, we love to see you as you are! Even as pediatricians, we are not perfect…
Creating a Healthy Gut for Children: Prebiotics and Probiotics
We have come a long way in understanding how our dietary and lifestyle choices affect our health down to the gut. Microbiome refers to the thousands of species of bacteria that live in and on us, many offering protection to our health. Studies have shown that when there is a good balance of beneficial bacteria…
