Cornerstone Pediatrics

03/18/2026

At Cornerstone Pediatrics our mission is to provide compassionate, quality health care that is personalized to your needs. We have a wonderful care team that consists of seventeen board-certified pediatricians, pediatric trained registered nurses and other trained medical professionals. We pride ourselves on providing the services of a large group all while maintaining the small group feel. From from birth to 21 years of age, we are here for you. Thank you for trusting us with your children!

03/11/2026

Digital detox once a week and have a family day out! 🚫📱
Ask them to leave their phones at home and watch what happens—where you go, what you speak about, whether you sleep better that night—when you don't use any electronic gadgets.

03/04/2026

The definition of “healthy” food is getting upgraded to reflect current nutrition science. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal recently that would change the requirements for manufacturers who want to claim that their food or beverage product is “healthy.”

The FDA recently updated the definition of "healthy" on food labels. The change reflects updates in nutrition science since the definition was first created in the 1990s.

02/25/2026

"My son is 16 and about 5 feet, 7 inches tall. He keeps asking if there's anything he can do to become taller." Let's find out...

Find out what the experts have to say.

02/18/2026

Anger can be tough for teens and families alike. In this Grosse Pointe News article, Dr. Renee Catrambone discusses the root causes of teen anger and offers practical tips for parents to help their teens manage and express their emotions in healthy ways.

Read Dr. Catrambone’s advice here:

By Dr. Renee Catrambone We all get angry; teens are no exception. It is a normal response when we think we or those we love are being treated unfairly. In adolescence, teens stop seeing their parents as all-knowing, like the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. Some teens don’t feel understood and/or ...

02/11/2026

Understanding the signs of depression in teens is crucial for providing the right support. Dr. Renee Catrambone shares her expert advice in Grosse Pointe News on how parents can identify and address depression in their teens with compassion and care.

Read more to learn how you can help:

By Dr. Renee Catrambone Depression among teenagers has become so common we screen teens for it during well visits. We have seen increased depression in the world of social media and excessive hours on electronics. Our teens are struggling to find true connection in real life and the loss is palpable...

02/04/2026

Canker sores are small sores that happen inside the cheeks and lips, at the base of the gums, and on or under the tongue. They can make it painful to eat, drink, or even brush teeth.

Many people regularly get bothersome canker sores in their mouths. Here's how to help prevent them - and make a kid who has one more comfortable.

01/28/2026

Stay hydrated. 💧
Be sure you and your children drink plenty of water and keep your bodies from overheating. Keep plenty of fresh fruit on hand too as fruit is packed with vitamins, fiber and water.

01/21/2026

Start taking a Vitamin D supplement. ☀️
Children and adults alike get most of their Vitamin D from the sun. So, our intake decreases when the weather is colder since we spend most of our time inside during the fall/winter seasons. If you find you are not getting outside much, a Vitamin D supplement can boost your mood and immune system!

01/14/2026

🌟 Teen Anxiety: How to Help 🌟

Navigating adolescence can be challenging, and anxiety is a common issue many teens face. Dr. Renee Catrambone shared her expert insights in an article by Family Center on recognizing the signs and knowing how to offer support. Her advice can help families take steps toward empowering and guiding their teens through these tough times.

👀 Read the article to learn more:

Teenagers with anxiety are common now in my office. Rates of anxiety disorders among this age group have increased significantly leaving parents and pediatricians struggling to know how to help. Is this a normal anxious feeling or is it a […]

01/07/2026

While groups of friends let kids hang out with other people, cliques have set rules about who’s “in” and who’s “out” and are focused on status. Cliques can make navigating friendships and school tough, especially in the middle school years, but there's plenty parents can do to offer support.

With cliques prevalent in middle and high school, most kids encounter them at some point. Here's how parents can help kids maintain confidence and self-respect while dealing with cliques.

12/31/2025

A flu vaccine is needed every year for two reasons. First, a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual flu vaccine is needed for optimal protection. Second, because flu viruses are constantly changing, the composition of flu vaccines is reviewed annually, and vaccines are updated to protect against the viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming flu season. For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually.