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Newborn Checkups: First Well-Child Visits (0–15 Months)

Zarminali Pediatrics — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Your Baby’s First Checkups: Newborn Visit Schedule, Vaccines, and What to Expect

Bringing home a new baby is equal parts wonder and whiplash. Between work, family logistics, and a nonstop stream of opinions from friends and social media, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to know everything right away. You’re not. That’s why we put together our New Parent Survival Guide.

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? When to Get an Evaluation + Quiz

Zarminali Pediatrics — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:52:05 GMT

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy? A Parent-friendly Guide to Next Steps (Plus a Quick Quiz)

If you're wondering whether your child may need speech therapy, you’re in good company. Most parents don’t start with certainty. They start with a gut feeling.

Maybe your toddler gets frustrated when you don’t understand what they want. Maybe your preschooler talks a lot, but people outside the family struggle to follow them. Maybe a teacher mentioned something and now you can’t un-hear it.

“My goal is to help children become better communicators,” says speech language pathologist Heidi Webster, CCC-SLP, who sees patients at Zarminali Pediatric - Sartell. “When kids can more effectively communicate, they feel more confident in initiating communication and have higher self-esteem. This leads to better relationships with their peers and family members.”

When to Consider Telehealth for Your Child

Zarminali Pediatrics — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:57:18 GMT

Virtual or In-person Visit? A Practical Guide for Parents on When to Consider Telehealth for Their Child

Since 2020, telehealth has come onto the scene as a convenient solution for parents everywhere. And it can be! But, how do you know when you should consider it instead of in-person care?

This guide with expert advice from Mumtaj Chand, DO, and Ashima Gupta, MD, will help you understand when telehealth could be the perfect solution, so the next time your child is sick or has a follow-up appointment, you can book their visit with confidence.

Let’s start with the basics: What is telehealth?

Telehealth visits are any visits with a pediatrician or pediatric clinician that occur without visiting in-person. They happen on a secure portal, providing you with quick, convenient access to a clinician who can diagnose non-urgent medical conditions.

At Zarminali, we currently offer video-based telehealth visits.

Care that comes to you

Being a parent means your child is going to get sick. In most cases, our pediatricians that offer video visits have same-day appointment availability Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. “These are a great option when you need to see a clinician quickly and conveniently without having to take a trip to the clinic,” says Dr. Gupta.

We’re happy to offer video visits to families in states where we’re opening clinics soon, such as Illinois.

Symptoms that can be treated with a video visit

While not all needs can be addressed through virtual appointments, such as well child visits or sports physicals, there are many common ailments that can be evaluated with a telehealth visit.

Here are some common symptoms we evaluate through a telehealth appointment:

Pediatric Clinics That Don’t Feel Clinical

Zarminali Pediatrics — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:38 GMT

What’s It Like to Walk Into a Zarminali Site?

Teens, Screens and Mental Health: What Parents Should Know

Zarminali Pediatrics — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:35:19 GMT

The Teen Brain in an Always-on World: How Screens, Sleep, and Social Comparison Affect Mental Health

How to Help a Child Who’s Afraid of Vaccines

Zarminali Pediatrics — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:34:36 GMT

Fear of Needles in Children: A Pediatrician's Tips to Ease Anxieties

Your kid’s well child visit is in a few days, and you think they might need a vaccination. The last time they had to get a shot, they were afraid—and you dread that happening again.

Fear of needles is common with kids, with studies showing that 40-60% of children under the age of 12 and 20-50% of adolescents experience it. But just because it’s common, that doesn’t make it easier to navigate as a parent. That’s why we asked our pediatrician Dr. Nicole Hight, who sees patients at our Zarminali Pediatrics & Urgent Care – Perimeter clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, for tips to help children through those anxious moments. In this article, she shares

How to talk about shots with your child.

Tips for calming kids during vaccines.
What to do after a visit to help ease your child’s fear of needles.

Dosing: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin) for Kids & Infants

Zarminali Pediatrics — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:15:27 GMT

Find the Right Dosing for Your Child: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Fever and aches have a way of showing up at the worst possible times: bedtime, weekends, the night before picture day. If you’re staring at a medicine bottle thinking, “How much do I give… and am I doing this right?” you’re in good company.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil® or Motrin®) are two of the most commonly used medicines to help kids feel better when they have pain (like sore throats, earaches, or headaches) and to bring down a fever. They don’t treat the underlying virus or infection, but they can make your child more comfortable while their body does its job.

The key is dosing correctly. Kids’ medicine isn’t “one size fits all,” and it’s easy to make mistakes. Don’t give a little extra “just to be safe” or switch back and forth between medicines every few hours.

Home Remedies for Common Flu Symptoms in Kids

Zarminali Pediatrics — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:02:39 GMT

Flu at Home: Pediatrician-Approved Comfort Care That Actually Helps

When your child has the flu, it can feel miserable. Fever, sore throat, coughing, body aches, nausea — all the common flu symptoms in kids. Plus your child just doesn’t feel like themselves.

As a parent, you want to help your child feel better as quickly as possible. The good news is that while the flu has to run its course, there’s a lot you can do to ease discomfort and support recovery.

Sensory Needs Aren’t Bad Behavior: Understand Your Child’s Sensitivities

Zarminali Pediatrics — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:36:32 GMT

Sensory Issues or “Bad” Behavior? How to Tell the Difference

Imagine you’re getting your child ready to leave the house. You’ve picked out a cute outfit, but as soon as the shirt goes over their head they start screaming. Within seconds there’s a full-blown tantrum and you’re left wondering, what happened?

Potty Training 101: How to Make It a Positive Experience

Zarminali Pediatrics — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:46:23 GMT

Potty Training 101: How to Make It a Positive Experience

You’ve read the blogs, bought the tiny potty, and stocked up on stickers. But your toddler? They’re more interested in flushing the toilet for fun than actually using it. Welcome to the wild world of potty training — equal parts comedy, unexplained wetness, and occasional triumph.