The use of AI chatbots are becoming more popular among kids and teens. While these programs are seen as useful for getting quick answers or for entertainment, they can also be risky for young users. Chatbots can sometimes tell kids false, harmful, violent, or explicit things that are not appropriate. It's important for families to put safeguards in place for children using AI. 🤖

👇 We recommend checking out this link for tips on how to protect your kids from AI technology.

"This can create an unhealthy cycle of hanging out alone with a chatbot while growing more distant from friends, classmates, mentors and family.

Talk about your child's frustrations and how to handle them. It's not always easy to connect with kids, especially in the tween to teen years. But there are ways to make kids of all ages feel seen, heard and respected."

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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Kids?

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Kids increasingly turn to chatbots for more than quick, convenient answers. Many use them for entertainment or companionship. That's when these computer programs, designed to interact like humans, can...

Allergy season is here and it can be confusing to tell the difference between a cold or allergies. Both of them have overlapping symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, and sniffles. 🤧

A cold, however, is caused by viruses and goes away, while allergy symptoms can last as long as the specific allergen causing them is around. To learn how to differentiate between a cold and allergies and help your child manage their symptoms, check out this guide! 👇

"Kids may need allergy testing to pinpoint specific triggers. This may be the case if symptoms do not improve with OTC medicines or if there is a prolonged need for these medications. Your child may need to see a specialist who can determine the source of their symptoms and suggest how to treat them."

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Is It a Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference

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It’s sometimes difficult to know whether the problem is seasonal allergies or "hay fever" vs a common cold (upper respiratory infection). The diagnosis is often made when parents seek their pediatr...

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. If your child has asthma, there are two types of medications that help manage their symptoms. These include quick-relief medicines to treat asthma symptoms as needed and controller medicines to prevent symptoms. 💊

Controller medications can reduce inflammation and relax the airway muscles. While these do not provide immediate relief, they're helpful for improving symptoms over time. To learn more about these medications, check out this guide. 👇

If you have any questions or concerns regarding asthma medicines, call our office. ☎️

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Asthma Medicines for Long-Term Control

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There are a number of medicines used for the long-term treatment of asthma in children. Controller medications work by reducing inflammation or relaxing airway muscles. Your child's symptoms will not...