Milestones Pediatrics

08/01/2025

Having trouble getting your child to swallow yucky-tasting liquid medicine? Here are some great tips on how to teach your kids to swallow pills. This is best to do when there’s no urgency (they don’t need the medicine NOW), and limit to no more than 5 - 10 minutes per session. 

Learning to swallow pills is a skill, just like learning to ride a bike or write your name for the first time. While some kids pick it up very quickly, for m...

07/28/2025

As many in our community have already heard, our office was impacted by the tragic incident that occurred in our town this week. The accident happened down the street from our office, and was witnessed by a family member of our staff. After calling 911, she alerted us, and within seconds the nurses and doctors who were working at our office that day were on the scene.

We are deeply shaken by this event, and our thoughts are with all those affected. As child advocates and parents, this tragedy resonates profoundly with us.

We appreciate the understanding of our patients regarding the cancellation of appointments that afternoon, and also for their continued patience as we come to terms with what happened and what some of our colleagues witnessed.

Our sincerest gratitude to our local first responders who selflessly handle extreme situations regularly.

07/24/2025

Watch out for anything a child can step up on to get into a pool:

Millions of above-ground pools are being recalled after at least nine children have drowned in them, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

07/23/2025

The blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Robert Bai, MD, shares more.

07/22/2025

Check out this sensory friendly event 8/2 in Ramsey!

07/17/2025

We agree with this statement by the AAP regarding one of the many pieces of misinformation that has been circulating regarding immunization practices in our country.

One of our major insurance carriers, for instance, only reimburses us 75% of our cost for vaccines. We have to buy the vaccines first from the manufacturer before we administer them, and then submit the claim to the insurance company and accept the payment that they decide is reasonable weeks later.

We insist on vaccinating our patients because it’s the best way to keep them healthy and to help them live a long life, not because we have an ulterior motive.

07/09/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Michaels for being named one of Bergen's Top Doctors 2025! The Super Doctors list is made by asking the county's physicians which doctors they would recommend for themselves or their family.

Bergen’s most comprehensive guide to better health and better living – (201) Health Magazine – is our annual publication, featuring BERGEN’S TOP DOCTORS AND DENTISTS, as selected by their physician peers in the county.

07/03/2025

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06/28/2025

06/27/2025

"Why do we give the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns?"

One reason is that of the 1.25 million people in the US with chronic hepatitis B, 30-40% acquired the virus in childhood. Another is that the younger a child is exposed to the virus, the more likely that it will become a chronic infection, liver failure, and liver cancer.

The hep B vaccine was our first anti-cancer vaccine! (The 2nd was the HPV vaccine.)

The Hepatitis B vaccine isn't just protection for adults; receiving the vaccine at birth prevents infants from getting the disease.

06/26/2025

"How long do I need to keep my child rear-facing in the car seat?"

Here is an excellent link explaining why young kids are safer facing the rear of the car and when should you start them in a forward-facing seat.

Kids should ride rear-facing until the max height or weight for their convertible seat, recommends the American Academy of Pediatrics & NHTSA. For most kids, this is between the age of 3 to 5 years.

06/25/2025

Spots are still open for this Saturday's Open House and Newborn Care & Feeding Class! Call or email today!