Blog

• posted: Jan. 06, 2021
• Sports Physicals,  school physicals

School and sports physicals help protect your child's health. In the Marion, VA, area, your pediatricians at Royal Oak Pediatric Associates, Drs. Anita Henley, Leesa Lawrence, and Tara Etter offer Read More

• posted: Jan. 04, 2021
• Newborn's Milestones,  Newborn's Development

Monitoring your child’s major milestones is key to healthy development. Watching your new person crawl, walk, and talk for the first time can be endearing and exhausting at the same Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2020
• Broken Bone

Accidents happen. Perhaps your child hurt themselves falling off their bike or taking a rough tumble down the stairs. In these instances, the first thing you’ll probably do is check Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2020
• Urinary Tract Infection

A urinary tract infection isn’t just something that happens to adults. Children can also develop UTIs. Since children are more likely to suffer from kidney damage as a result of Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2020
• Child’s Car Seat,  Car Seat

You may be surprised to learn that many car seats are not used properly. In fact, around 46 percent of car and booster seats are improperly used, which greatly impacts Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2020
• Chicken Pox

You just got the call from your child’s school: someone in your kid’s class has chickenpox. This highly contagious virus isn’t usually anything to worry about, but it can certainly Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2020
• Asthma,  Childhood Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders that pediatricians diagnose in children and teens. While there is no cure for asthma there are effective ways to manage your Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2020
• Conjunctivitis,  Pink Eye

Your child won’t stop rubbing their eyes. They say it’s incredibly itchy. When you go to examine it, you notice their eyes are also bloodshot and inflamed. Oh no, it Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2020
• Healthier Food,  Healthy Diet

You want your child to lead a healthy, happy life but it can be difficult if they are picky eaters or only seem to crave junk food. If you’re having Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2020
• Preventive Care,  Wellness Visit

What parent doesn’t want to protect their child from getting injured or sick? While it will happen at some point, there are certainly ways that both you and your pediatrician Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2020
• Behavioral Issues,  Child Behavior

While we may not love it, all kids are going to act up, throw tantrums and be irritable at times; however, if your child is displaying negative actions and behaviors Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2020
• Behavioral Health

Are you concerned about your youngster's behavior? Does she appear anxious, or does he exhibit anger for no apparent reason? At Royal Oak Pediatric Associates in Marion and Abingdon VA, Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2020
• Regular Check-Ups

To ensure that your child grows up healthy and strong, they need to see a pediatrician for regular check-ups, screenings, and vaccines. These well-child visits are incredibly important for your Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2020
• Sports Injuries,  Injury

Regular physical activity is so important for your child’s health. If they have decided to start playing on a sports team this can also be a great way for them Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2020
• Brushing

So, your child’s teeth just started to come in. We know that this can be an exciting milestone for parents. Of course, this also means considering your child’s oral health. Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2020
• physicals

Have you been wondering why your child needs to get a school physical each year? About the time your child has to go back to school it’s always a good idea Read More