Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children & Teens
The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year's resolutions can be a fun way to do this! As a pediatrician and mom of three kids, I know how important it is to set healthy goals with kids – and to be...
8 Ways to Help Boost Your Child’s Immune System
Colds and flu are a fact of life, but there are smart steps you can take to help keep your kids healthy. What can you do to protect your child from the endless array of germs they encounter? Well, in some ways, getting sick is simply part of a kid's job...
Choosing Safe Toys
Toys are a fun and important part of every child's development. But each year, many kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a risk for kids ages 3 or younger, because they tend to put objects in their mouths....
Rudolph Celery Snacks – Healthy Christmas Snack Idea
These healthy Rudolph Celery Snacks are the perfect Christmas snack idea for kids. They are easy to make, taste delicious, and are so cute. Serve these celery snacks up for a holiday party or make a tray of these peanut butter celery sticks for an afternoon snack;...
Is it safe for my baby to travel in a car seat a few hours at a time?
Once COVID-19 vaccines arrived and travel restrictions eased, a lot of families began planning trips again. But with flu, RSV and COVID still spreading, many parents are opting for longer car rides rather than traveling on crowded planes or other...
Small Battery Safety at Home: A Winter Holiday Walkthrough
In many family homes, the winter holidays bring extra cheer but also some extra hazards for young children. An important one to keep in mind is button batteries and lithium coin batteries, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal injuries if swallowed....
Why Most Sore Throats, Coughs & Runny Noses Don’t Need Antibiotics
If your child has a sore throat, cough or runny nose, you might expect the doctor to prescribe antibiotics. But most of the time, children actually don't need antibiotics to treat these illnesses. In fact, antibiotics can do more harm than good. Here's why:...
How long does the flu last?
The best treatment is to take steps to prevent illness. Few common illnesses are more unpleasant than the flu. The aches and pains, chills, fever, and cough are bad enough; add in the other potential symptoms of flu, including runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea,...
NATIONAL JUVENILE DIABETES MONTH
Diabetes is becoming more common in young people. According to the CDC, diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are surging among youth in the United States. From 2001 to 2017, the number of people under age 20 living with type 1 diabetes increased by 45%, and...
Reading Disorders: What parents need to know
Reading is a cornerstone of learning. However, it's not always easy for all kids to read. About 10 million children in the United States have some sort of reading disorder. People with reading disorders can face challenges when their brain processes written words and...
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