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Safety Tips

Staying Safe on Two Wheels

Bicycle riding is a popular mode of transportation and source of recreation for children and adolescents. But bicycle riding does come with an increased risk of injuries, including serious and

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DON’T FORGET TO BUCKLE UP!

What’s the first thing you do when you settle into the front seat of your car? Do you turn on your radio, or perhaps adjust the rearview mirror? Maybe you

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A view of the spreading flames from the Canyon Fire 2 wildfire in Anaheim Hills and the City of Orange

IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED
FOR A NATURAL DISASTER OR EMERGENCY?

No matter where you live in southern California, a natural disaster or emergency can happen at any time…whether you’re at work, on the road or at home. Here are some

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Children in Halloween costumes

How to have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween!

From trick-or-treating to classroom parties to haunted houses, Halloween is a magical holiday. Learn how to keep your family safe during this fun holiday from Dr. Anna Mendenhall, pediatrician at

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boy with cold compress

Kids and Heat

Summer is here which is prime time for summer camps, vacations and practice for high school sports. These activities among many others put kids outside in the scorching heat. What

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Child with stomach pain

Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Food Poisoning

Out of the blue, my five-year-old began to vomit today. He doesn’t have a fever, body aches or any other symptoms. Could he have food poisoning? Yes, it’s possible that

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baby with eczema

Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Atopic Dermatitis

My infant has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. What does this mean? I'm worried.  Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common condition of the skin in babies and

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teething baby

Teething: What is it and what should you do about it?

Teething is one of the great mysteries of childhood. There have been so many symptoms associated with teething over the years that at this point it can be really confusing

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child with scrape on elbow

Cuts and Scrapes: Wise Advice and Urban Legends

We all know the sound too well - your little one crying in pain after a tumble which resulted in a nasty scrape (also known as an abrasion). What should

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