Insects Love Summer, Too
The warmth of the summer months is something that is almost universally enjoyed by humans. Children play outside more and families spend more time together in outside activities. Unfortunately, it is also the time when we see the most exposure…
“My Tummy Hurts” – An Overview of Abdominal Pain in Children
Abdominal pain is a frequent complaint in the pediatric office. Children of nearly all ages will complain at some point of tummy aches, and the number of potential diagnoses for these visits is just as broad. Stomach pain in children…
Self-Esteem: Building Up Your Child’s Self Worth
Self-esteem is defined as “the confidence in one’s own worth or abilities, or self-respect.” Plainly, it is the way in which a person views oneself, and it can be positive or negative. In children, self-esteem is a core value for…
Siblings: Rivals and Best Friends
My daughter and I recently attended a senior recognition banquet for the mother-daughter philanthropy group that we belong to. It was a time to celebrate the senior girls before they graduate and leave home, and part of this celebration was…
Tips for Traveling with Kids
Exploring new places with your children, whether 2 hours from home or half a world away, can be both exciting and exhausting. Some of this depends on how far you are traveling, some on the ages of your children. Younger…
New Research: Even More Benefits of Physical Activity
It’s not often that I write about research study results, unless they are evidence given in the context of a larger concept, such as sleep safety in infants. However, a headline in a medical newsletter I receive weekly caught my…
Surviving on Chicken Nuggets: Solutions for Picky Eaters
There are several topics in Pediatrics that I consider “pillars.” Topics so important, so necessary, that they are prevalent in nearly every aspect of what we do as physicians that care for children. Topics that are vital to both the…
When Sleep is Difficult
Sleep is an essential part of human life. It is necessary for proper immune function, memory, and learning. It affects growth and stress hormones, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. Sleep deprivation has been linked to serious health issues, including obesity,…
