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Here’s why your kids need to see the eye doctor each year

09/09/2019 nwamamas

sponsored post Mamas, we know how busy the back-to-school season is. We’re living through the busy transition, too. But there are important reasons why having your kids’ eyes checked by a doctor in the first […]

Northwest Arkansas mom’s conversation with Dr. Chris Hall of Mercy

08/08/2019 nwamamas

By April Wallace, nwaMotherlode contributor and local mama Seeing a little pink plus sign on a pregnancy test leads to so many questions that you may not have time to ask them all by the […]

Ask an Allergist: Allergy shots for children

05/20/2019 nwamamas

Question: Because I have severe seasonal allergies (as do many people in my family), I know that my 4-year-old son will likely need treatment soon, too. His symptoms are getting worse. Are allergy shots safe […]

Ask an Allergist: What moms need to know about asthma

04/25/2019 nwamamas

Question: My friend’s little girl was just diagnosed with asthma. I had no idea it could be so severe and even life- threatening. Could you explain what asthma is, the symptoms that parents should watch for, […]

Ask an Allergist: How do I know it’s time to see an allergist?

03/28/2019 nwamamas

Question: Most of the time, if I remember to take my allergy medication on time, I get decent control of my symptoms during the spring and especially the fall. But… there are a few days […]

Free Glaucoma Screenings by Vold Vision during January 2019

01/03/2019 nwamamas

Sponsored post Imagine this. You’re a mom of two. You’re pregnant. Your husband is a football coach, and you’re living in Dallas. You begin having headaches and eye pain during the pregnancy. Then you get […]

Mom-Approved Award Winner: Mercy Clinic Pediatrics

11/21/2018 nwamamas

Editors’ note: Congrats to Mercy, one of our website sponsors who recently earned a Mom-Approved Award in the “Best Pediatric Clinic” category. Get info on all Mercy has to offer in today’s featured profile. Voted […]

Baby and toddler safety on the 4th of July

07/02/2018 nwamamas

Mamas, we all know how exciting it is for our babies and toddlers to have some of their first experiences with a holiday — especially one as fun as the 4th of July. But there […]

Mercy’s “Come on in” Clinic in Bentonville

06/25/2018 nwamamas

Mamas, have you been in this situation before? What you have: a sick kid What you don’t have: an appointment at the pediatric clinic Shannon and I have definitely been in this situation before and […]

Summer safety tip: How to remove a tick the right way

06/12/2018 nwamamas

What is the best way to remove a tick? Response by Julia Adams, APRN (nurse practitioner for Mercy Pediatric Clinic on I Street) You should use fine tipped or pointy tweezers and get as close […]