I am a board certified pediatrician, mom of two, writer, and blogger. I write about parenting and children's health. Candid parenting moments included.
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Spring is here and with all the beautiful blooms and warm days comes the tree and grass pollen (the most common Spring allergy triggers). Combine that with the wind and kids spending more time outside and unfortunately, what you get are an uptick in your kids’ allergy symptoms. While some kids will only have...
You know the kid. The one in the outfield kicking dirt and picking daisies. His parents, religiously cheering from the bleachers. Because he likes baseball. Probably loves the snack bar tickets more, but nonetheless, loves being there. Game after game, pitch after pitch, one missed fly ball after the next. Pay attention, get your...
Teens, smartphones, Facebook, Instagram, and a myriad of other “social” apps. What do they have in common? Well they simply go together these days. Just look around and if you spot a teen, he/she is likely virtually connected, phone firmly in hand. The social landscape has certainly changed since our own teen years and...
When Not before 4 months of age. Studies have shown that babies introduced to solid foods before then are at increased risk of obesity, diabetes, celiac disease, and eczema. Not to mention that it can interfere with breastfeeding. For exclusively breastfed infants, 6 months is the ideal time to introduce baby’s first foods. In...
It’s a disturbing trend and one I’ve seen take off in the past year…parents taking to the Internet to embarrass and shame their children for certain missteps and transgressions. From kids standing on street corners holding large signs spilling the truth about ways they have wronged their parents to Facebook posts and/or pictures of...
