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EARTH DAY ADVENTURES FOR FAMILIES - 2 April 2025

Good Bites

ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Why won’t my child eat vegetables? - 17 June 2025
Three tips to create a healthy home environment - 9 March 2022
TIPS FOR PARENTS OF PICKY EATERS - 29 March 2021
BRUSSELS SPROUTS:
A SMALL BUT POWERFUL VEGGIE - 11 February 2021
5 EASY BENTO BOX LUNCHES FOR KIDS - 6 August 2019
22 Easy, Healthy Meals and Snacks
for Back-to-School - 1 August 2019
HEALTHY SNACKING TIPS
& SEVEN HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS - 24 August 2018
HEADING TO THE FAIR?
HOW TO ENJOY OVER-THE-TOP FAIR FOOD - 1 June 2018
National Nutrition Month: Simple ways to encourage families to be healthier - 28 March 2018
Breakfast: How to make the most important meal of the day easy - 25 October 2017
Great Grains for Babies and Toddlers - 7 April 2016
Healthy Snacks for Kids - 23 March 2016

Health News

Iron-Deficiency Anemia: What Parents Should Know - 27 March 2026
SIX REASONS WHY MARIJUANA AND KIDS DON’T MIX - 10 February 2026
Managing Upper Respiratory Infections in Babies, Toddlers, and Teens - 14 January 2026
Three Tips to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Child - 14 January 2026
INFANT FORMULA RECALL DUE TO BOTULISM - 10 December 2025
FIVE TIPS TO HELP PREVENT SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) - 21 November 2025
POPULATION HEALTH INITIATIVES AT CPCMG - 16 September 2025
9 Common Asthma Triggers in Children—And How to Manage Them - 30 July 2025
Why You Shouldn’t Take Health Advice from Social Media Influencers - 15 July 2025
ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN: Should I worry if my child doesn’t poop every day? - 8 July 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: What is whooping cough? - 30 June 2025
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS - 23 June 2025
ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN: Why doesn’t CPCMG have toys and books in their office reception areas? - 10 June 2025
Commit to the CPCMG PACT: Patients and Clinicians/Care Teams Together - 3 June 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Can my child develop eye issues from too much screen time? - 2 May 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: I read on the internet that vaccines contain metals like aluminum which can hurt my child. Is this true? - 23 April 2025
ADHD:WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW - 2 April 2025
MEASLES: HOW TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN - 2 April 2025
BEDWETTING: MORE COMMON THAN PARENTS MIGHT THINK - 13 March 2025
ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN: HOW TO HANDLE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME - 6 March 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Is it safe to give my child raw milk? - 17 February 2025
SEVEN TIPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD THROUGH A COLD - 28 January 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Bubble baths - 8 January 2025
YOUR FAMILY’S 2025 HEALTHCARE RESOLUTIONS - 7 January 2025
Sick or injured? How to get the best care for your child - 7 January 2025
Protect Your Baby from RSV - 7 January 2025
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PNEUMONIA - 10 October 2024
SEVEN TIPS TO BOOST YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNE SYSTEM – AND YOURS! - 10 October 2024
MEDITATION FOR KIDS: HOW IT CAN HELP - 23 September 2024
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Why does my newborn need a Vitamin K injection? - 20 August 2024
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: How can I help my child avoid a scar from a cut or scrape? - 31 July 2024
WHY DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED A MEDIA PLAN? - 31 July 2024
HOW TO SURVIVE HOT WEATHER WITH A NEWBORN - 9 July 2024
Measles & International Travel: What Parents Need to Know - 3 June 2024
SIX TIPS TO HELP KIDS DEAL WITH STRESS - 15 April 2024
Identifying Your Child’s Illness - 14 March 2024
Food Allergies: What Parents Need to Know - 14 March 2024
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Why is my child getting sick so often? - 14 March 2024
Teach your child to be a graceful loser - 10 February 2024
New Beginnings: A Guide to Positive Parenting and Self-Care in 2024 - 11 January 2024
RSV: What you should know - 27 November 2023
Convenient care for your kids: Video Visits - 27 November 2023
Gratitude is the best attitude - 27 November 2023
Type 2 Diabetes: what you need to know - 15 November 2023
The Three B’s of Reading Aloud to Your Baby - 1 November 2023
Safety Tips for a Frightfully Fun Halloween - 14 October 2023
Celebrating CPCMG’S Advanced Practice Providers - 12 October 2023
Buying used baby gear: how to make the right purchase - 12 September 2023
The Incredible Benefits of Breastfeeding - 24 August 2023
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
Babies and sunscreen - 15 August 2023
Six Tips for a Healthy School Year - 8 August 2023
How to Help Your Teen Thrive - 8 August 2023
Six Summer Water Safety Tips - 26 June 2023
Ten signs of postpartum depression - 22 June 2023
Six Important Tips for Men’s Health - 13 June 2023
Five tips to help manage spring allergies - 1 May 2023
Autism: At a Glance - 1 May 2023
Seven Tips to Reduce Parenting Stress - 11 April 2023
How to talk to your kids about gambling - 16 March 2023
All About Flouride - 24 February 2023
Afraid of the dentist? How to prep for a great visit - 15 February 2023
Seven tips to avoid baby bottle tooth decay - 10 February 2023
E-BIKES:
A fun and potentially hazardous ride - 6 February 2023
CHILDHOOD OBESITY:
What Parents Need to Know - 6 February 2023
Four ways to encourage healthy dental habits - 3 February 2023
How to Manage Your Child’s Fever - 21 December 2022
CPCMG Vista’s Saturday Clinic is moving! - 21 December 2022
Five tips to help cope with acne - 9 November 2022
All About Wellness Visits - 8 August 2022
Five Tips to Get Breastfeeding
Off To the Right Start - 4 August 2022
5 Things to Do to Get Your Child’s Sleep Back on Track - 2 August 2022
National Trails Day: June 4, 2022 - 3 June 2022
FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 TO 18: What to Expect at Your Child’s Well Visit - 16 May 2022
FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 11: What to Expect at Your Child’s Well Visit - 16 May 2022
FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5: What to Expect at Your Child’s Well Visit - 16 May 2022
FOR BABIES & CHILDREN UP TO TWO: What to Expect at Your Child’s Well Visit - 16 May 2022
Three tips to create a healthy home environment - 9 March 2022
Reading, the Road to Success - 2 March 2022
Three easy tips to get your kids to brush their teeth - 2 February 2022
When to take your child to the emergency room - 1 February 2022
Six ways to stay safe this winter - 1 February 2022
5 tips to help with dry skin - 29 November 2021
THE WARNING SIGNS FOR JUVENILE DIABETES - 15 November 2021
CPCMG RECOGNIZED WITH 2021 JOY IN MEDICINE™ DISTINCTION - 8 November 2021
ADHD: What Parents Need to Know - 27 October 2021
FIVE REASONS WHY YOUR CHILD NEEDS A FLU SHOT - 15 October 2021
CPCMG HEALTHCARE FOR YOUR FAMILY:
CONVENIENT AND EASY TO ACCESS - 15 October 2021
FOUR EASY STEPS TO
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY HEART - 29 September 2021
THREE WAYS TO WRITE AWAY STRESS - 22 September 2021
10 Signs Your Child is Being Bullied - 2 September 2021
Eye Exams: What You Need to Know - 19 August 2021
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
WHAT’S A FRENOTOMY? - 11 August 2021
CPCMG El Cajon moves to new office! - 10 August 2021
CPCMG CORONA RELOCATING TO
CPCMG WILDOMAR - 14 July 2021
EIGHT TIPS FOR A GREAT FAMILY PICNIC - 12 July 2021
FIVE FAQS ABOUT KIDS & HEADACHES - 16 June 2021
EIGHT TIPS TO HELP TEENS GET GOOD SLEEP - 9 June 2021
Five FAQs about Toddlers & Sleep - 18 May 2021
Vaccines for Preschool and Elementary School Kids: Ongoing Protection - 26 April 2021
Vaccines for Infants and Toddlers: What you need to know - 26 April 2021
CPCMG Carmel Valley:
Check out our new office! - 31 March 2021
Seven Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe Online - 23 February 2021
Talking to Teens About Internet Safety - 23 February 2021
Sports drinks: better than water? - 8 February 2021
It’s Library Shelfie Day! - 27 January 2021
CPCMG After Hours Care Update:
Appointments Required - 18 January 2021
TRUE OR FALSE: A baby walker will help
my child learn to walk. - 11 January 2021
TRUE OR FALSE: Kids fall asleep faster
if they watch tv before bed - 4 January 2021
10 TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY INTRODUCE A NEW SIBLING - 9 December 2020
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL POTTY TRAINING - 1 December 2020
KEEPING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ALIVE - 20 November 2020
GRATITUDE: Appreciating the Little Things - 20 November 2020
Flu Shots: Protect Your Family
and the Community - 13 October 2020
GETTING BACK TO SCHOOL SAFELY - 17 August 2020
Discover Your Insurance Options - 4 August 2020
Talking to Your Teen about Sex - 11 June 2020
FAMILIES & COPING WITH COVID-19 - 2 June 2020
MAKE EXERCISE A HEALTHY HABIT - 28 May 2020
Don’t forget sunscreen! - 27 May 2020
ASTHMA: What you need to know - 20 May 2020
GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING STRESSFUL TIMES - 14 May 2020
FINDING BALANCE: Kids and Screen Time
during Social Distancing - 19 March 2020
LET’S GET PHYSICAL!
KIDS OF ALL AGES NEED TO GET MOVING - 24 February 2020
Got gratitude? How to teach your children to be thankful - 20 February 2020
SIX REASONS WHY YOUR TEEN NEEDS AN ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAM - 12 February 2020
Nosebleeds: What You Need to Know - 15 January 2020
All About Coughs - 6 January 2020
Managing Kids & Technology - 27 December 2019
How to find the safest toys and gifts this holiday season - 27 November 2019
Febrile Seizures:
What You Need to Know - 25 November 2019
Teens and Vaping:
What Parents Need to Know - 21 November 2019
TAKE ACTION TO STOP BULLYING - 5 November 2019
FIVE SIGNS YOUR TEEN MAY NEED TO BE EVALUATED FOR DEPRESSION - 10 October 2019
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
Breath-holding spells - 24 September 2019
Breastfeeding Q&A - 7 August 2019
NEW DATA SHOWS TEENS ARE DIETING
MORE THAN EVER BEFORE - 1 August 2019
One Question Could Save Your Child’s Life - 21 June 2019
Ready, Set, Play: Make Sports Physicals Part of Your Summer Checklist - 6 June 2019
10 Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning - 14 May 2019
How to Find the Best Pediatrician
for Your Baby - 5 March 2019
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
FINDING TIME TO EXERCISE - 29 January 2019
RESOLUTIONS FOR THE YEAR ROUND! - 28 December 2018
HELP YOUR KIDS SAY NO WAY TO TOBACCO TODAY! - 14 November 2018
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
STREP THROAT - 3 October 2018
TODAY’S TEENS ARE STRESSED OUT…
Here’s Some Advice…for Parents - 23 August 2018
Are You Registered to Vote?
Let Your Voice Be Heard! - 15 August 2018
Ready to go back to school? - 13 August 2018
Having a baby? - 2 August 2018
VITAMINS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS:
ARE THEY SAFE FOR CHILDREN? - 18 July 2018
CPCMG Murrieta Moving to New Office! - 3 July 2018
DON’T FORGET TO BUCKLE UP! - 29 June 2018
Creating Healthy Habits as a Family - 8 June 2018
HEADING TO THE FAIR?
HOW TO ENJOY OVER-THE-TOP FAIR FOOD - 1 June 2018
The Benefits of Better Sleep for Kids - 30 May 2018
BETTER GRADES AND BETTER MOODS:
SURPRISING BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR KIDS - 22 May 2018
3 TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR FAMILY’S PHYSICAL FITNESS - 14 May 2018
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
Blepharitis - 30 April 2018
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY:
Prevent Prescription Drug Poisoning - 18 April 2018
National Nutrition Month: Simple ways to encourage families to be healthier - 28 March 2018
Teen Dating Violence:
What Parents Need to Know - 7 February 2018
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN:
Sever’s Syndrome - 18 January 2018
SIX HEALTHY HABITS THAT HELP STOP GERMS - 5 January 2018
CPCMG Medical Center Court welcomes new pediatricians - 30 November 2017
How to have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween! - 27 October 2017
Breakfast: How to make the most important meal of the day easy - 25 October 2017
Hepatitis A: What you need to know - 20 October 2017
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Dust Mite Allergies - 12 October 2017
Kids and Heat - 3 August 2017
Hey mom, my head hurts! Kids and Headaches - 26 June 2017
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician: Impetigo - 15 June 2017
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician: Pink Eye - 5 May 2017
Office Spotlight: CPCMG La Costa - 29 March 2017
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Food Poisoning - 24 March 2017
Tanner: Living Without Limitations - 21 March 2017
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Atopic Dermatitis - 24 February 2017
Ready to Make Your Family Resolutions for 2017? - 27 December 2016
10 Signs Your Child May Need Glasses - 20 December 2016
The Flu FAQ - 30 September 2016
Kids and Car Safety - 16 September 2016
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician: Teens and Medical Privacy - 26 August 2016
Should my child wear sunglasses? - 11 August 2016
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician: Bowlegs - 29 July 2016
Swimmer’s Ear 101 - 18 July 2016
Get the Scoop on Sunscreen - 11 July 2016
CPCMG Nasal Flu Vaccine Update - 24 June 2016
Three Ways to Keep Your Kids Cool - 16 June 2016
Spring is in the air..and so is pollen - 18 May 2016
Is My Kid’s Growth Normal? A Primer on Childhood Growth Charts - 12 May 2016
The Importance of Immunizations - 19 April 2016
What is a “cold” and how should you treat it? - 1 January 2016
Itchy, dry skin….what to do? - 1 January 2016

Lactation

FIVE REASONS TO SKIP BOTTLE PROPPING - 31 July 2024
The Importance of Family Support for Breastfeeding Success - 12 September 2022
What Should You Eat While Breastfeeding? - 30 August 2022
Breastfeeding: getting a good latch - 25 August 2022
To shield or not to shield? - 22 August 2022
Five elements of self-care for breastfeeding moms - 17 August 2022
Tongue tie: what you need to know - 11 August 2022
Three reasons why a new mom needs a breastfeeding support group - 9 August 2022
Five Tips to Get Breastfeeding
Off To the Right Start - 4 August 2022
Support: the key to breastfeeding success - 3 February 2022
Six tips to establishing and maintaining breastmilk supply with a newborn - 7 December 2021
CPCMG Lactation Consultants:
Here to Help You Succeed - 6 October 2021

Pediatrician Profiles

Meet Dr. Mikhal Schiffer - 22 February 2018
CPCMG Medical Center Court welcomes new pediatricians - 30 November 2017
Meet Dr. Irene Chang - 27 November 2017
Meet Dr. Amanda Terry - 9 August 2017
Meet Dr. Aysun Azimi - 11 July 2017
Meet Dr. Trevor Henderson - 22 February 2017
Meet Dr. Marc Akashi - 10 January 2017
Meet Dr. Daniel Robbins - 18 August 2016
Meet Dr. Adrienne Lostetter - 18 March 2016
Meet Dr. Regina Mangine - 1 January 2016

Safety Tips

Six Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving - 7 April 2026
CPCMG’s Summer Survival Guide - 16 June 2025
ASK THE PEDIATRICIAN: Why doesn’t CPCMG have toys and books in their office reception areas? - 10 June 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Can my child develop eye issues from too much screen time? - 2 May 2025
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Is it safe to give my child raw milk? - 17 February 2025
EIGHT TIPS FOR SAFE DRIVING IN THE RAIN - 11 February 2025
Safety Tips for a Frightfully Fun Halloween - 14 October 2023
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: Jogging with babies - 29 August 2023
E-BIKES:
A fun and potentially hazardous ride - 6 February 2023
Safe Driving During the Holidays - 6 December 2022
Five Surprising Summer Vacation Safety Tips - 16 May 2022
Seven Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe Online - 23 February 2021
Flu Shots: Protect Your Family
and the Community - 13 October 2020
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
TEACHING KIDS HOW TO USE 9-1-1 - 3 March 2020
STAYING SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS - 17 December 2019
Staying Safe on Two Wheels - 25 July 2018
DON’T FORGET TO BUCKLE UP! - 29 June 2018
BE PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
(AND OTHER EMERGENCIES) - 6 June 2018
How to have a happy, healthy and safe Halloween! - 27 October 2017
Kids and Heat - 3 August 2017
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Food Poisoning - 24 March 2017
Ask the CPCMG Pediatrician:
Atopic Dermatitis - 24 February 2017
Teething: What is it and what should you do about it? - 9 February 2017
Cuts and Scrapes: Wise Advice and Urban Legends - 27 January 2017
The Flu FAQ - 30 September 2016
Kids and Car Safety - 16 September 2016
ASK THE CPCMG PEDIATRICIAN: How can I keep my child from getting sick? - 19 August 2016
Should my child wear sunglasses? - 11 August 2016
Swimmer’s Ear 101 - 18 July 2016
Get the Scoop on Sunscreen - 11 July 2016
Sun, Sand and Safety on the Beach - 29 June 2016
Rip Currents: A common beach hazard - 28 June 2016
Three Ways to Keep Your Kids Cool - 16 June 2016
The Importance of Immunizations - 19 April 2016
Great Grains for Babies and Toddlers - 7 April 2016
Home Trampolines: 5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe - 3 March 2016
Button Battery Injuries in Children: What to Know - 24 February 2016
What is a “cold” and how should you treat it? - 1 January 2016
Itchy, dry skin….what to do? - 1 January 2016