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.
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…
Well Child Vaccines: What you need to know
Pediatric vaccines play a role in building immunity by giving your child protection against bacterial and viral infections commonly found in the general population. The American Academy of Pediatrics abides by the CDC-recommended schedule for vaccinations for children. However, we understand that every parent and family need time to discuss and ask questions about the…
Nebulizers and Children
How to use a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a device that sprays a fine, liquid mist of medicine. It is often used in younger children who can’t use inhalers. The device has an air compressor, a cup for medicine, and tubing connected to a mouthpiece or mask. Your child breathes in the medicine through the…
Managing ADHD: How to help your child focus
Many children and especially those with ADHD struggle with focus in class and completing homework assignments and tasks at home. They may start one task, then completely forget about it or the task may never get addressed due to procrastination and lack of follow-through. The good news is, without medication, there are several key ways…
Top 5 Holistic Parenting Books: Pediatrician Recommended
Here are five holistic parenting books every naturally-minded parent should read. Although there is no blueprint for parenting, these books provide helpful insights into understanding children’s development, your role and interaction with them, and how to set positive reinforcement to empower your children. The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children by Shefali Tsabary, PhDWell-written…
Your Baby is Almost One Year Old: Tips from a Holistic Pediatrician
As a holistic pediatrician and mother with experience in caring for babies, I know how important it is to understand normal development in infants. In this article, I’ll share some tips on caregiving and cultural variations, as well as milestones that babies typically reach in their first year of life. Physical Development in the First…
Pulmonary Function Test for Children
What is a Pulmonary Function Test? Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT’s) are pain-free, diagnostic tests that measure how well your child can move air in and out of his or her lungs. In asthma and many chronic lung diseases, the capacity of the lungs to fill up with air and the speed with which our airways…
Managing ADHD: How to Help Your Child Focus
Many children and especially those with ADHD struggle with focus in class and completing homework assignments and tasks at home. They may start one task, then completely forget about it or the task may never get addressed due to procrastination and lack of follow-through. The good news is, without medication, there are several key ways…
What is your child’s ideal weight?
More than ever, we are seeing a growing upward trend in the number of kids who are overweight or obese. How do you know if your child is overweight or at an unhealthy weight?
