Parenting Advice
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…
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,…
Sudden Cardiac Arrest – When the Heart Stops
In January 2023, the sudden collapse and subsequent resuscitation on the field of NFL player Damar Hamlin brought to harsh light the uncommon phenomenon of sudden cardiac arrest in apparently healthy young athletes. It also brought confusion to many people…
Preventative Care: Why Well Child Checkups are Important
As Pediatricians, we see children for checkups frequently. This is particularly true in the first two years of life, where they are regularly scheduled every 2-3 months. After age 2 years these visits space out to once per year, but…
When To Take Your Child to the Doctor
In our office the physicians take turns “on call,” which for our particular practice means being available by phone for patient calls that come in at night or over the weekend. Many times, these calls are from parents requesting advice…
Baby Teeth – Tiny Eruptions
Almost like clockwork, infants start drooling at about 4 months of age. Many times, parents assume this means new teeth will be popping through those delicate gums at any moment. This may or may not be true, depending on the…
Preparing Teens to Leave Home
I was texting with a few of my “mom friends” the other day. Our daughters are all close friends, and thankfully the three of us have become close as well. We were discussing enrolling the girls in a Driver’s Education…
Back to School Tips
It’s that time of year again! School supplies fill the store shelves and children are counting down the days before school starts again (if it hasn’t already). The back to school time period can be exciting and anxiety-producing at the…