Pediatric medicine is primarily about prevention. We spend the majority of our day doing well checks to be sure our patients are growing and developing as expected. We give vaccines to prevent ...
After a year of mostly staying home, inside, with very little physical activity, letting your kids loose at camp sounds like a perfect summer plan. Camp provides many benefits to children of all ...
It’s July 2020. We’ve been experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic for 4 months. With schools scheduled to open in 6-8 weeks, it’s a tragedy that we haven’t gotten this virus under control, at least ...
In addition to screen time impacting teen mental health and sleep, a recent study found that teens who watch more TV also consume more sugar and caffeine. The 2019 study found that teens who ...
Nearly all toddlers and majority of babies eat too much added sugar in US. Nearly all babies and toddlers in the U.S. consume added sugars in their diet, much of which comes from foods thought to ...
During the winter months it can feel like cold and flu symptoms are never ending when you have young kids. Sometimes it can be challenging to differentiate between a cold and the flu making it ...
Every year the winter holidays descend upon us with thoughts of family, friends, food, decorations and gifts. For parents, the winter holidays also present safety hazards. Navigating parties and ...
Fewer schools are offering p.e. everyday so as parents it’s more important than ever to ensure kids have adequate opportunities for physical activity throughout the week. The recommended ...
Unfortunately, my biggest fear has come true. For the past few years I have been warning my patients, my kids, the carpool kids, parents in the office, in the stands and anyone who would listen ...
“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about six months of a baby’s life, followed by breastfeeding combined with the introduction of complementary foods. We’d ...
