Understanding Coagulation Disorders: A Sample Chapter from Hippo’s MOCA-Peds 2026 eBook

When you’re deep into MOCA-Peds questions, few things can spike your heart rate faster than a lab value that doesn’t quite fit or a bleeding history that feels just a little too complicated for a “pick-the-best-answer” moment. Coagulation disorders live right in that space: high-stakes, detail-heavy, and absolutely fair game for exams. Whether it’s a bruising toddler, a teen with heavy menses, or an unexpected post-op bleed, these are the...

Snoring in Kids: When It Signals Sleep Apnea or Other Disorders

There’s a moment many of us have had in clinic: a parent mentions that their child snores. Loudly. Every night. Sometimes with pauses. Sometimes with gasps. And then they add, “But kids snore, right?”

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

April 01, 2026

More Than Words: What Pediatricians Need to Know About Deaf Culture and Communication

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to care for a deaf or hard-of-hearing child, you’re in good company. Supporting these kids goes beyond hearing screens and referrals; it’s about understanding the unique culture, language, and communication needs that shape their world. The good news? You don’t need to be an expert in sign language to make a difference.

By Parul Bhatia, MD on

March 23, 2026

Pediatric Coding Tips: How to Maximize Payment for Everyday Visits

By Karen Hovav, MD on

February 24, 2026

Demystifying the Peds PE

Whether you’re in primary care, urgent care, or the ED, the pediatric physical exam can be challenging. Adult vitals make sense. Adults generally cooperate. But kids? They squirm, scream, and sometimes can’t even tell you where it hurts. The pediatric exam isn’t just smaller, it’s a different beast altogether.

By Geoff Comp, DO on

February 18, 2026

Sound Check: Newborn Hearing Screening Best Practices & Follow-Up

A baby passes their hearing screen — great. But what if they don’t? Or what if they pass, but there’s still risk for hearing changes down the line?

By Parul Bhatia, MD on

February 02, 2026

Optimizing Inhaler Technique in Children: Common Errors and Fixes

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics, and inhaled medications are at the heart of effective management. But here’s the twist: even when we prescribe the right drug at the right dose, if the inhaler technique is off, the benefits can vanish in a literal puff of air.

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

January 29, 2026

Labial Adhesions in Young Girls: When to Treat & How

If you’ve spent any time examining toddlers with urinary complaints, chances are you’ve encountered pediatric labial adhesions — maybe without realizing it at first.  It’s one of the more common yet under-discussed vulvar conditions in children, and the good news is that most of the time, management is simple, gentle, and completely in your wheelhouse.

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

December 01, 2025

Food Allergy or Intolerance in Children? A Practical Evaluation Guide

How to confidently identify true pediatric food allergies, avoid unnecessary testing, and support families with evidence-based care.

By Karen Hovav, MD on

December 01, 2025

What Clinicians Need to Know About Pediatric COVID, Influenza, and RSV Vaccines This Season

November is here, and with it comes the annual parade of sniffles, fevers, and worried parents in our exam rooms.  But this year, the viral season feels especially layered.  We’re not just worried about bracing for influenza and RSV— we’re also navigating a new chapter in COVID vaccination, including a notable shift in pediatric recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). 

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

November 05, 2025

“It Hit Me After the Trip”: Recognizing Chikungunya in Clinical Practice

“It all started a few days after I got back from my trip.”

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

October 27, 2025

What Are Nicotine Pouches? The Dangerous Trend Hooking Teens

There’s always a new trick up Big Tobacco’s sleeve.  First it was flavored cigarettes, then e-cigs that looked like USB drives.  Now?  It’s minty  little pouches that slide quietly between lip and gum—no smoke, no spit, no smell, no shame.  Just a smooth jolt of nicotine.

By Jen Janocha, PA-C on

October 07, 2025