Cornerstone Pediatrics

11/26/2025

Anxiety is a common struggle for teens, and understanding how to help can make a world of difference. Dr. Renee Catrambone shared her insights in Grosse Pointe News on recognizing signs of anxiety and offering support to teens as they navigate challenging emotions.

Discover her expert advice here:

Teenagers with anxiety are common now in my office. Rates of anxiety disorders among this age group have increased significantly, leaving parents and pediatricians struggling to know how to help. Is this a normal anxious feeling or is it a disorder that needs some intervention? Due to the internet,....

11/19/2025

Reduce sedentary time! 🚶
Although quiet time for reading and homework is fine, limit the time children watch television, play video games, or surf the web to no more than 2 hours per day. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend television viewing for children aged 2 years or younger. Instead, encourage children to find fun activities to do with family members or on their own that simply involve more activity.

11/12/2025

Start the day with a healthy breakfast. 🥓
It refuels the body and provides energy for the day.

11/05/2025

Tomatoes offer various benefits and contribute to heart, cognitive (brain), and prostate health.

Raw tomatoes and cooked tomatoes both contain plenty of essential nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants that can help with anything from cancer prevention to exercise recovery.

10/29/2025

Go to the grocery store together! 🛒
Learn more about reading nutrition labels and make it fun for your child. Staples in your kitchen should be 100 percent whole wheat or grains, low-fat dairy products, poultry, fish and nuts.

10/22/2025

💙 Supporting Teens Through Depression 💙

Depression affects many teens, and knowing the signs can make a huge difference. In a recent article from Family Center, Dr. Renee Catrambone shares valuable guidance for parents on recognizing symptoms of depression and supporting their teens’ mental health.

Click below to read Dr. Catrambone’s expert advice and discover how to help your teen navigate this difficult journey:

Depression among teenagers has become so common that we screen teens for it their well visits. We have seen an increased depression in the world of social media and excessive hours on electronics. Our teens are struggling to find true […]

10/15/2025

Timing matters. Flu shot protection wanes over the season, but RSV shot protection does not.

If you need a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC says that it's safe to get it on the same day that you get your annual flu shot.

10/08/2025

Why do young children cough more at night? 🌜

Children and adults often cough more at night. There are a few reasons why. One, lying flat in bed can make a cough worse when fluids in the nose drip down the throat and cause irritation. Levels of the hormone cortisol also drop at night, which can contribute to airway obstruction and make asthma or other respiratory conditions worse.

10/01/2025

Cornerstone Medical Group is a multi-specialty group consisting of primary care and specialty physicians in the metro Detroit area. Our physician group began in 1997 with a vision to provide integrated quality care to the local community. We have grown to over 80 physicians and midlevel providers in 28 locations that include family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, endocrinology, hospitalists, podiatry and colorectal surgery. All of our physicians are on staff at an Ascension hospital. To meet the needs of all patients, we are also on staff at most local hospitals in the community.

09/24/2025

Creating regular opportunities to talk with children and youth can have a big impact on their health and well-being.

09/17/2025

At Cornerstone Pediatrics our mission is to provide compassionate, quality health care that is personalized to your needs. We have a wonderful care team that consists of seventeen board-certified pediatricians, pediatric trained registered nurses and other trained medical professionals. We pride ourselves on providing the services of a large group all while maintaining the small group feel. From from birth to 21 years of age, we are here for you. Thank you for trusting us with your children!

09/10/2025

Digital detox once a week and have a family day out! 🚫📱
Ask them to leave their phones at home and watch what happens—where you go, what you speak about, whether you sleep better that night—when you don't use any electronic gadgets.