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Skin Glue vs Stitches | Healing Your Child’s Wound
You know that feeling—when you least expect it, your child manages to get a deep cut—and you know you’re headed ...
Your Child’s Fever | 7 Common Questions (and Answers!)
Every parent has to deal with a child’s fever sooner or later. It’s natural to be concerned. We’ll answer some ...
Reflections on Parenthood | Celebrating Mother’s Day
You might expect that physicians who focus specifically on children would have an advantage when it comes to parenthood. While ...
A Challenge for Healthy Living | Calling All Parents
I had a discussion with my children (an 8- and 14-year-old) about healthy eating this week. I find that as ...
Everything You Should Know About Sunburns
Sunburns are due to overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or a sunlamp. Vacations can ...
Everything You Should Know About Sunburns
Sunburns are due to overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or a sunlamp. Vacations can ...
MRSA and Staph Infections | What to Know
Has a physician seen any of your children in recent years and told you that they have a “staph” infection ...
Does My Newborn Need Vitamin K?
I see many infants in the first few hours of life. I know (as both a pediatrician and a mother!) ...
Head Injuries in Children | When Should Parents Worry?
All parents have hard and fast rules for their kids. In our house, we have some pretty clear rules about ...