Choking Prevention & Response
It’s a scary thought – an object trapped in your throat, not allowing air to move into or out of your lungs, requiring help to get it dislodged and enable you to breathe comfortably again. The only thing scarier as…
Toilet Training – Tips to Help Your Child Become Diaper Free
A huge marker of independence for a child is learning to use the toilet. Developmentally, this usually takes place between age 2 and 3, though some children master this skill sooner and some take a little longer. It is important…
Dental Health – Taking Care of Little Teeth
Caring for teeth is just as important as caring for the rest of the body. In fact, a healthy mouth and healthy teeth are vital for a child’s overall wellness. Children who have poor oral health may miss more school…
Infant Nutrition – Feeding Your Baby Step-by-Step
One of the most common questions I hear from parents of newborns and infants is “how much is my baby supposed to be eating?” A good general answer is to watch how your baby acts after a feeding – babies…
Car Safety – Recommendations by Age
The car has been an amazing addition to modern life, enabling us to travel long distances to visit family and take vacations, and to live farther away from where we work. Car safety has improved drastically over the years –…
Screen Time – Recommendations and Dangers
We certainly live in a digital, technology-driven world. Chances are, you are reading this blog post from a smartphone or a tablet instead of a computer. With that technology at our fingertips, it allows instant access to information, entertainment, and…
Should Kids Return to School in the Fall?
It is a question I am being asked regularly these days, by family, friends, and the parents of my patients…Should our kids be going back to school in the Fall? It is safe? As a Pediatrician and a mama of…
Fun (But Safe) in the Sun
Protection from the sun’s rays is something everyone should be concerned about, as skin damage can happen at any age. However, it is particularly important for kids because it has been shown that most skin damage occurs in childhood and…
