Blog | Pediatrician In Montgomery, AL

Signs That Your Child May Have ADHD
posted: Aug. 05, 2021.

If your child is having difficulties paying attention in school, there may be something else affecting them. Dr. Albert Holloway, your child’s pediatrician at Payne & Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, Read more
Does My Child Need Glasses?
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.

We all want our children to be healthy and to have the best chance for success, especially once they start school. Of course, your child must be getting regular vision Read more
Why Immunizations Are Important
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.

How immunizations from your pediatrician in Montgomery, AL, can protect your child's health Having your child immunized is one of the easiest ways to help your child remain healthy. Immunizations are Read more
Your Child and the Importance of Vitamin D
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly widespread in the US, and not just with adults! In fact, about one in 10 children in the US are deficient in vitamin D and Read more
Preventing Pediatric Heat Stroke
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Climate change has certainly caused the temperatures to climb here in the US, especially during the summer. While we know that kids love to play outdoors, when temperatures are high Read more
What Is Pediatric Urinary Incontinence or Enuresis?
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

While children under 3 years old will not have control over their bladders, older kids that still have issues with bladder control may have something known as urinary incontinence or Read more
Keeping Up With Your Child's Immunization Schedule
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.

We understand that bringing your child in for a shot certainly isn’t fun for anyone, but keeping your child updated on vaccines is one of the most effective ways to Read more
FAQs about Children's Nutrition
posted: May 19, 2021.

When you turn to your pediatrician for nutritional advice or help, they will always take a personalized approach to help your child meet their nutritional goals, whether that’s losing weight, Read more
Symptoms Of Your Child's Ear Infection
posted: May 04, 2021.

Wondering if your child might be dealing with an ear infection? While you will certainly know when you’re dealing with an ear infection; unfortunately kids, particularly newborns and toddlers, can’t tell Read more
Know the Symptoms of Mononucleosis
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.

Mono, nicknamed the “kissing disease” because of how easily it spreads from person to person, is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Pediatricians most often see this Read more
Bringing Your Child in for Whooping Cough
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.

Pertussis, more commonly referred to as whooping cough, is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs. The nickname comes from the “whooping” sound that occurs when a child breathes. While Read more
Your Pediatrician's Guide To Thumb-Sucking
posted: Mar. 18, 2021.

Reflexively, your baby is born with the ability to suck. It makes sense. After all, your little one must be able to suck to get nutrients, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. Read more
Head Lice And How To Treat It
posted: Feb. 26, 2021.

You’ve just received a call from the school: someone in your child’s class has head lice. We know that hearing that your child has or might have head lice can Read more
When Does My Child Need Stitches?
posted: Feb. 17, 2021.

We all know how accident-prone kids can be. They get bruises, bumps, cuts, and scrapes from time and time. Most of the time, these boo-boos are nothing to worry about, Read more
Our Childhood Mental Health Services
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.

Did you know thousands of American children struggle with mental health issues? ADHD, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders and more are very prevalent in the US. At Payne and Holloway Pediatrics Read more
Diabetes in Children
posted: Feb. 05, 2021.

In the past, the most common type of diabetes to affect children and teens was type 1 diabetes. This is also referred to as juvenile diabetes. In children with type Read more