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.
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…
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…
Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
Aside from medications and non-stimulants, there are many modalities of therapy and treatment for children with ADHD. Treating each child should always be a joint decision amongst the child, the family, and the clinician. When considering how to treat ADHD, one must consider all the treatment options and what works best for the individual child…
Newborns and Pacifiers
Many years ago, when I was still training as a pediatric resident, nearly every newborn in the nursery had his own pacifier in the bassinet. Fast-forward to almost 13 years now, there is so much mixed information about whether pacifiers should be used or not that it is easy to see why many parents feel…
Sun protection in the summer for babies
Summertime is one of those times when kids are out of school and spending lots of time outside playing sports, riding bikes, swimming, surfing, and enjoying the great outdoors. While it might seem like summer vacation is a fun-filled time filled with sunshine and relaxation, there are some things parents need to know about protecting…
