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• posted: May 17, 2023
• Diabetes,  Asthma,  Food Allergies,  Chronic Conditions,  Epilepsy,  Obesity

If your child is dealing with a chronic condition, it can affect many aspects of their life. It can be difficult to pay attention in class if they’re dealing with Read More

• posted: May 16, 2023
• Child Medical Exams

Dr. Theresa Rinker, Dr. Amanda Zinger, and Nurse Practitioners Shauni, Kelsey, and Alex provide child medical exams in Kansas City, MO. At Health Care for Children, our dedicated pediatric team Read More

• posted: May 01, 2023
• Childhood Illnesses

As a parent, you know that there are many illnesses that your child may come in contact with on a daily basis. It’s important that you’re able to recognize the Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2023
• Childhood Allergies,  Allergy

When your child is dealing with allergies, it’s important that they get all the care that they need. Allergies can manifest in different ways and different children can have completely Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2023
• Well-Child Care Exams

When it comes to taking care of your child, you want to make sure that you’re caring for them, even when they aren’t sick. You must be able to do Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2023
• Childhood Illnesses

As much as we’d like to hope that our children never get sick, it’s often unavoidable. Children get sick often and it can be a hassle dealing with a sick Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2023
• Wellness Exams

Do you know when your child's last wellness exam was? At Health Care for Children in Kansas City, MO, Dr. Theresa Rinker, Dr. Amanda Zinger, and the dedicated team of Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2023
• Lactation Support

As a new mom, you may be interested in breastfeeding your child. There are many benefits to breastfeeding, but it can be a difficult journey to start on. You might Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2023
• Child Safety

Raising children is no small feat. Parenting isn’t easy and parents need all the help that they can get. When it comes to taking care of your child, you probably Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2023
• Asthma

When you find out that your child has asthma, it’s important to know that they can still participate in their favorite activities and play just as well as other children. Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2023
• Nutrition,  Children's Nutrition

You want your child to be healthy, and one of the cornerstones of good health is nutrition. If your child is a picky eater, likes to eat junk food, or Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023
• Well-Child Visits

Regular well-child visits can help protect your child from serious illnesses, diseases, and injuries by identifying potential problems early. The early identification of medical issues allows you and your child Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2023
• Health Care for Children
• Asthma

Asthma is a common problem in children, and its effects can be serious. When your child has difficulty breathing, it’s scary for your child and for you. Your pediatrician can Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2022
• Health Care for Children
• Nutrition,  Children's Nutrition

Good nutrition is important for everyone, especially children. Your child isn’t through growing and developing. Your child’s body needs help from the nutrients and vitamins contained in foods. Good nutrition plays Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2022
• Health Care for Children
• Sick Child,  Sick Child Diagnosis,  Sick Child Treatment

When your child is sick, you need the expertise and compassion of a pediatrician. Your pediatrician knows how to treat childhood illnesses and injuries and can help your child feel Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2022
• Health Care for Children
• Mental Health,  Children’s Mental Health

Adults aren’t the only people that need mental health services. Children can suffer mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and other conditions, just like adults. If your child suffers from Read More