Should my child be taking a vitamin? As a pediatrician I’m asked this question frequently—and for good reason. The vitamin industry is now a multi-million dollar business with need-creating advertisements splashed all…
The first time I had to take both kids with me to my doctor’s appointment I vowed I’d never do it again. We waited over 30 minutes in the exam room. By…
Today my son showed up at the lunch table determined NOT to eat what I’d fixed. He didn’t want to try his beans, he poked at his rice, and he absolutely refused…
As a little girl, I was plagued with frequent ear infections. Unfortunately, my well-meaning mother often managed them at home with hot and cold compresses and various ear drops. Over time, chronic…
Cold season is upon us. Did you know children can get eight or more colds a year?[1]— in fact, kids in daycare can be infected with a new cold every few days!…
Enterovirus usually circulates during the summer and fall. Thus, we are in peak enterovirus season at the writing of this article. This year, the Enterovirus D-68 strain has gained notoriety in association…
I’m a pediatrician and one common question I get from parents is, “When should I bring my child for urgent medical evaluation?” I do recognize how difficult it can be to bring…
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