Sleep: The cornerstone of your child's health
Children, in spite of their resistance to bedtime, really do need their beauty sleep. Too little of it and they could be prone to behavior problems, obesity, and learning issues. Now is the time to...
View ArticleThinking outside of the medicine cabinet
With cold and flu season upon us, now is the time to stock up on some of the best cold remedies out there. And the good news is you don't need a prescription for these tried-and-true cold symptom...
View ArticleHot topic: Circumcision
If you're a boy's mom, then you know... the decision on whether or not to have your son circumcised weighs heavily on you. With the recent updated AAP policy statement, parents,more than ever, need to...
View ArticleDiary of a teenage headache
Headaches can be extremely frustrating and sometimes debilitating for teens. Clues to the underlying causes often lie in your teen's daily habits of eating, sleeping and exercising. By keeping a...
View ArticleEarmark this: All about ear infections
Does your child seem to get one ear infection after another? Recurrent ear infections can take their toll on young children by interfering with hearing and speech development. Knowing the potential...
View ArticleWhen night terrors strike
Night terrors can be extremely distressing for parents. Find out why children get them, what you can expect if your child has one, what to do in the midst of one, and whether or not there’s need for...
View ArticleAddicted to the pacifier?
Conflicted about introducing the pacifier to your baby or wondering when to wean? Here's my take on the good, the bad, and the great of having a baby enamored with his <em>paci</em>. Leave...
View ArticleGrowing pains are real
Growing pains are a fairly common cause of recurrent leg pain in preschool and school age children. They can cause significant nighttime pain, but must be distinguished from other potentially serious...
View Article3 Vaccines your tween needs now
When it comes to disease prevention, we all know what an important role vaccines play. But, did you know your tween could be missing out on a few essential ones?
View ArticleRSV and your baby
RSV (aka respiratory syncytial virus) is a common wintertime virus. But parents of babies beware, it can wreak havoc on their lungs. What you should know about the signs/symptoms, treatment and...
View ArticleWhat to do when your child has a fever
Fevers can rattle even the calmest of parents. Learn how to keep cool when your child starts to heat up with these age-by-age fever tips.
View ArticleWhen the stomach flu hits
When it comes to vomiting and diarrhea in children, nothing is smellier and messier. But, what we worry about most is dehydration. Stick with these hydration tips to avoid going down that dangerous path.
View ArticleWhat to do when your child has a nosebleed
There’s nothing more alarming than the sight of blood dripping out of your child’s nose. And any parent who has witnessed and treated a nosebleed knows... those tiny noses can bleed a lot. It’s...
View ArticleChildhood vaccines
Concerned about vaccines and your child? Here's why we should be thankful for the vaccines we have today and encouragement that your child's healthcare provider really does want to hear and discuss...
View ArticleCroup: What to do for that barking cough
If your child has ever had croup, then you likely know that barking cough well. It has probably jolted you out of bed in the middle of the night when your child started coughing that harsh, hoarse and...
View ArticleWhat causes breath-holding spells?
If you've ever seen a child going through a breath-holding spell, then you know how scary it can be. For a parent of a child with breath-holding spells, it's terrifying every single time. No matter how...
View ArticleIt's called Plan B for a reason
The FDA recently approved over-the-counter access to the emergency contraception Plan B One-Step for everyone age 15 and older. With an ID, that is. And with this; parents, pediatricians, educators and...
View ArticleSafe sleep for all babies
When it comes to babies and sleep... well, the only constant is that we all need it. How we manage to get it looks completely different from one family to the next. Enter the issues of bedsharing, SIDS...
View ArticleSun safety: Myths vs. facts
Being in the great outdoors is simply good for kids. Playing, exploring and learning in nature are all good for their bodies, minds and emotional well-being. This much we know. But we also know that...
View Article4 Different shades of pink eye
Pink eye is one of the most common (and contagious) back-to-school illnesses. But, did you know not all pink-eyes require antibiotic eye drops?
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