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Sick Again! The challenges of the winter cold and flu season
There you are, wiping that little nose again. And again. One more time… Okay, last time. Or maybe your house ...
Sprained, bruised or broken? When to go to the ER with orthopedic injuries
I have seen all kinds of sports injuries on the sideline and in the clinic, everything from a bruised finger ...
Getting desired behavior without undesired pounds
Behavior management can be a tricky road to navigate. Finding means to reinforce good behavior can be particularly difficult. As ...
Extreme Picky Eater: Why this mom-pediatrician finally bought Pediasure
True confession: I used to roll my eyes at parents that fed their picky eaters Pediasure (a nutritional shake for ...
How to Prevent Injuries in Young Athletes
Every year, more and more kids become involved in sports and they start playing at younger and younger ages. Three-year-olds ...
Sad, stressed or anxious while pregnant or after having a new baby? Most moms feel this way. We can help.
The best part of my job is attending deliveries – watching new parents’ faces as they see their new baby ...
Why is she limping? Heel pain in young athletes
Why is my 9-year old limping on the soccer field? As parents, we don’t expect our young children to have ...
Channel Your Child’s Energy: Ideas for parents to foster attention and executive functioning skills at home
If only I had half the energy that my kiddos have, a quarter of their creativity, and a tenth of ...
Delaying Baby’s First Bath: 8 Reasons Why Doctors Recommend Waiting Before Giving a Newborn a Bath
My newborn daughter was screaming during her first bath as I watched helplessly from my bed. She was only about ...