Parenting Advice
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…
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…
