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    Although in rare instances spit-up may be a sign of a real problem, in most cases it is a normal, benign, transient symptom. Here's how to understand the difference between normal spit-up and a more serious problem

  • The Truth About the Summer Cold Virus

    Our pediatrician explains how warm-weather sniffles differ from winter colds -- and shares her tips for keeping your family safe and healthy

  • Keep Your Kids Happy -- With Allergies

    Don't let those sniffles and sneezes make your family miserable. Have your best spring yet with these smart parenting tips

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    Time for your child's next doctor appointment? Our expert pediatrician shares what parents can do to make the visit go smoothly

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    Plagued by allergies? In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes. Consider these following strategies

  • Hand-washing 101: When Scrubbing up Spreads Germs

    Our hands allow us to work, interact and take care of our children -- but they can also make us sick. And, most of us aren't washing correctly. Here's the clean truth about how to kill germs with proper hand-washing protocol

  • How to Tell a Cold from the Flu

    Although colds and the flu are both respiratory illnesses, they're caused by different types of viruses. The problem is that colds and the flu share symptoms, like coughing and sneezing. Here's how to distinguish between the two

  • Your Cold and Flu Season Survival Kit

    Helping a sick child is much more than taking temperatures and doling out medicine. Our expert swears by the following four staples to comfort and soothe

  • Seasonal Flu Fundamentals

    To keep your family healthy and safe this flu season, it's important to know all you can about the flu. Here are seasonal flu fundamentals on everything from symptoms to prevention

  • Common Cold and Flu Myths

    Here are three myths that I hear often in my practice ... and the truth behind each one. Read on; you just might be surprised at the truth behind cold and flu myths

  • 10 Cold and Flu Kid-soothing Secrets

    How do you keep sick kids comfortable and entertained? We asked real moms and dads for their go-to moves

  • Kids & Ear Infections: When Are Antibiotics Necessary?

    Antibiotics are not always helpful -- in fact, sometimes it can be harmful. Our pediatrician explains

  • Are Kids Too Wired?

    In an effort to keep up with my tech-savvy patients and their parents, I read a study from a well-known software maker that confirmed something we all know: Our kids are extremely wired

  • Protect Youth From Online Harassment

    Although digital communities enable youths to socialize with peers and develop multimedia skills, these online forums also have risks. Fortunately there are ways for parents to help their children avoid these new types of harm

  • Swollen Lymph Nodes Common in Childhood

    Swelling of the lymph nodes, known as lymphadenopathy, is quite common during childhood. This is most noticeable in the head and neck area

  • Prebiotics and Probiotics

    There's has been a lot of discussion lately (in both medical and lay literature) surrounding the use of prebiotics and probiotics. The first question patients and parents often ask is, what's the difference between the two?

  • Dealing With Dog Bites

    I received an email via our iPhone App from a mom who was very worried after her daughter had been bitten by a friend's dog. This is a common concern pediatricians hear

  • Let's Talk Flu Vaccines

    Flu vaccines are being shipped and should be in your doctor's office by now. This year's vaccine contains three strains of influenza virus that are identical to last year's chosen strains

  • The Importance of a Healthy Lunch

    To start teaching children about healthy eating habits, we need to begin in early elementary school. Sit down with your child and review the school lunch menu. It might be wise to make a deal that they may buy their lunch two days a week and you'll pack a lunch on the other three days

  • Chicken Pox Vaccine Has Saved Lives

    It's always good news when I read research-based studies validating that vaccines are one of the most important advances in public health

  • Babies and Jogging Strollers

    I get a lot of questions from new parents who are runners about the use of jogging strollers. When researching the issue in the pediatric literature, I couldn't find a consensus about when it's safe and appropriate to use such a stroller with a newborn

  • New Guidelines Aimed at Reducing Overdoses of OTC Medicines

    Are you confused about over-the-counter liquid medication dosages? You're not alone. The good news is, changes are coming. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just released new guidelines in an effort to reduce the risk of overdoses when giving children liquid OTC medications

  • Earlier Bedtimes May Fend Off Teen Depression

    A new study confirms something pediatricians and parents already suspected: One key to having happy, healthy and less depressed children is to have earlier bedtimes.

  • Teens and Headaches Seem To Go Together

    I just read an interesting study about teenagers with headaches. About 1 to 2 percent of adolescents have chronic daily headaches, defined as greater than 15 headache days per month for more than three months.

  • Medical History Key to Diagnosing Food Allergies

    I've been reading and reviewing several articles on food allergies and their diagnosis. One piece appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (May 2010 issue) and another in the March issue of Consultant for Pediatricians. Both articles emphasized that there continues to be a great deal of confusion and lack of uniformity for diagnosing food allergies

  • No More Fever Phobia!

    Parental concerns about children with fever continue to be the primary reason for phone calls to pediatricians' offices, visits to the doctor and late-night trips to the ER. The term 'fever phobia' is not new, and one of the hardest things to 'teach' parents is the mantra: Fever is your friend. What? How can that be?

  • Iron Deficiency Can Have Serious Consequences

    An article published in the journal Pediatrics from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) committee on nutrition sets new guidelines for iron intake in infants and children. The news is not good. As such, the AAP guidelines now recommend the following

  • Pregnancy, Babies and Cats

    Pregnancy is a time of joy, but for many women, a time of unprecedented worry. Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunchmeat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks. With a few basic safety precautions, the Centers for Disease Control states that pregnant women do not need to give up their cats

  • Spider Bite or MRSA

    MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus) is a bacterial infection of the skin and soft tissue. With the frequency of such infections rising, parents should be aware of the fact that an unusual 'bite' that's becoming more tender, has surrounding redness (erythema), feels warm to the touch and has the appearance of a large pimple or boil, needs to be examined

  • Try These Tips To Control Indoor Allergens

    As we continue our allergy series, we thought it would helpful to offer a few tips on how to keep many pesky allergens from bothering your kids in your home. A wide array of things can trigger an allergy attack in the home, including dust mites and mold

  • Steroid Sprays Effective Weapons Against Nasal Allergy Symptoms

    The surge in allergies this year has been due to a very wet winter, and the weather this spring has brought erratic changes of temperature and lots of wind. This is the perfect storm for an 'allergic cascade' to attack everyone's nasal mucosa. Intranasal steroids appear to be the best preventative and treatment for nasal allergy symptoms

  • New Iron Recommendations Issued For Children

    An article published recently in the journal Pediatrics, from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) committee on nutrition, sets new guidelines for iron intake in infants and children. The news is not good. According to Dr. Frank Greer, co-author of the report, 'iron deficiency remains common in the United States'

  • ADD Begins in Childhood But Can Continue Into Adulthood

    Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a condition that begins in childhood and can continue into adulthood. Between 20 and 50 percent of children diagnosed with ADD will continue to have clinically significant symptoms in adulthood

  • All About Tonsils

    If there's one thing I know after looking down thousands of throats during my pediatric career, tonsils come in many shapes and sizes. Here's what else I have learned about children's tonsils and tonsillitis

  • Improving Children's Digestive Health

    The best way to prevent stomach upsets in small children is to teach good eating habits from a very young age. These easy to implement eating tips will set the stage for a life-time of good eating habits and help avert uncomfortable tummy aches and pains

  • Hand-washing 101: Kill Germs, Don't Spread Them

    Our hands allow us to work, interact and take care of our children -- but they can also make us sick. Hand-to-face contact is the most common way germs are spread. That's why proper hand-washing is the best defense against cold and flu. Read on to get the clean truth about how to kill germs with proper hand-washing

  • Fever May Not Always Warrant a Trip to the Doctor

    Monday's in the office are always busy, and one of the most predictable visits will be for a child who has had a fever over the weekend. Fevers and kids are like salt and pepper; they just go together. The most frequently asked question is, 'When do I need to see the doctor for a fever?' There is not one simple answer. Here are some simple rules of thumb for calling your pediatrician

  • Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?

    A mother with a 9-year-old daughter asked, 'Could my daughter could be allergic to strawberries, as she gets a stomachache and sometimes vomits after she eats them? She hasn't had problems eating strawberries before.' This is interesting because I've been reading and reviewing several articles on food allergies and their diagnosis

  • 8 Ways to Soothe a Sick Kid

    No mom wants her child to feel miserable -- and the common cold can really wipe a kid out! Fortunately, combining a few simple moves with time-tested remedies can help ease your little one's symptoms. So the next time she starts coughing and sneezing, try these savvy tricks to soothe your sick kid in no time

  • Is It Really That Icky?

    Your child drops an animal cracker on the floor, then bends over to pick it up and eat it. You think to yourself, '10-second rule!' But how bad is it, really? Are you letting your kids pick up germs and bacteria, or are they actually boosting their immune systems? To find out when -- and if -- being a germophobe mom pays, we talked with expert Carole Marsh. Here's what she had to say

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    I attribute the fact that my four year old daughter eats everything, from oysters and rabbit ragu to kale and carrot juice, to pure and simple luck. Other parents ask, especially when they see her slurp down an oyster, how we get her to eat so well. When I say it is all luck, I'm not lying. But the truth is, I also use a few tricks

  • Viruses Linger During End of School Year

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  • Wintertime Upper Respiratory Infection Sends Some Kids to the Hospital

    RSV is the acronym for respiratory synctial virus, a wintertime upper respiratory infection that causes colds and coughs, but also an illness known as bronchiolitis.

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  • How Dads Keep Kids Healthy

    It's no surprise that positive parenting affects a child's health and happiness. Countless studies have shown powerful benefits of dad's participation

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    Measles was officially eradicated in the U.S. in 2000. But someone forgot to tell the rubeola virus, the highly contagious organism that causes this once common -- and sometimes deadly -- childhood disease

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  • 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Allergies

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  • Are School Lunches Getting Healthier?

    New school-lunch guidelines take effect after summer break. But some experts think they don't go far enough. Here's some food for thought

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  • Stay Healthy With a Sick Kid

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    Many parents are bringing in their young children with recurrent coughs and congestion, and strains of 'can't we just have an antibiotic?' are ringing through the office. There isn't a parent who doesn't want to make their sick child feel better faster, but antibiotics are usually not the answer

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  • Parents Guide to Cold Medicines

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  • Stop Back-to-school Stress

    Whether your children are starting at a new school or returning to their stomping grounds, heading back into the classroom can be stressful. To make things easier on your entire family, try these moves to ease back-to-school stress

  • Be Ready to Deal With Motion Sickness Before You Travel

    During the summer travel season, I get many calls from parents about children who suffer from motion sickness.

  • Remember, Drowning Is Silent

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  • Summertime Can Mean Snakebite

    Due to wet weather and heat, news reports have families on alert: Snakes are being pushed out into the open. More snakes means the potential for snakebite.

  • 6 Summer Illnesses You Need to Know About

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  • How the New USDA Guidelines Change Your Meals

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  • Altitude Sickness Usually Mild

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  • Choose Insect Repellent Carefully

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  • There's No Such Thing As a Sterile Waiting Room

    Someone had written in to suggest that doctors needed to stop providing magazines and toys for people in the waiting room. Her feeling was that if doctors stopped furnishing these items, patients would bring their own, reducing the spread of germs. I couldn't believe someone would suggest that doctors have empty waiting rooms! Have we gone overboard with germ fears?

  • Allergy Season Has Arrived: Protect Your Kids As Spring Blows In

    Spring is the season for allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages), triggered largely by tree pollens and grasses as spring blows in. Allergy symptoms affect about 1 in 5 people, and the first symptoms often begin in childhood

  • Diagnosing Ear Infections Not Always Easy

    One of the most frequent reasons for a visit to the pediatrician continues to be ear infections (otitis). Especially at this time of year, when we're still in the throes of 'cough and cold' season, the otoscope (device used to look into the ear), is getting worn out!

  • Screening Essential To Curb Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

    Each year, 10-12 million kids in the U.S. participate in sports. The tragedy of a sudden death in an otherwise 'presumably healthy' child causes not only sadness, but also deep concern as to how the death might have been prevented

  • 5 Immune-Boosting Recipes

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  • A New Strain of Flu?

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  • The Science Behind Your Favorite Childhood Remedies

    Researchers have studied the effects of your mom's chicken soup, steamy baths and more on colds. We'll tell you what really works

  • Kids, Media and Childhood Obesity

    A new study looks at mounting research showing a child's media use may be linked to body weight -- not only because they don't get as much exercise if they're watching TV and using other media, but also due to other issues related to media exposure

  • Heading For the Woods This Summer? Watch Out For Ticks

    After playing outdoors, your child comes home with a tick embedded in his/her back. You've done your best to remove the dreaded insect but are worried sick that your son or daughter may contract Lyme disease. What should you do?

  • Vegetarian Diet Can Be Safe, Healthy Choice for Children

    My teenage daughter wants to become a vegetarian. Is it a safe choice for growing kids? Will she be able to get everything she needs from this type of diet?

  • Kids' Nutrition: Remake Snacks Into Treats You Can Live With

    While you wouldn't dream of banning frozen treats, you feel justified putting the kibosh on the ones containing red No. 3 and other wacky ingredients. One way to minimize the food dyes and unpronounceables is to remake your kids' favorite snacks from scratch

  • Skin Rash Could Be Fifth's Disease

    Even though summer has arrived in most parts of the nation, I'm still seeing typical spring illnesses like Fifth's disease. Fifth's disease is a common viral illness seen in children, often in the late winter and spring

  • When are Allergy Medications Appropriate for Kids?

    First, it's important to make sure that your child is suffering from allergies and not a cold. Here are some of the most common treatments, including age restrictions, as of May 2011

  • Cell Phones and Cancer: Get Your Hands Off That Phone!

    Looking for a great gift for your favorite high school or college grad? Pick up a hands-free headset for their cell phone. There's a healthy reason behind this. The World Health Organization (WHO) just announced that radiation from cell phones may cause cancer

  • Mono and Epstein Barr Virus: What You Need to Know

    Mono is most frequently caused by the Epstein Barr virus, but other viruses may mimic the symptoms of mono. Many of us have been exposed to Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and may not even realized it, while others will develop a viral illness which typically causes sore throat, fever, congestion, swollen lymph nodes and fatigue. Here's what you need to know

  • Don't Forget Skincare and Sun Protection in Winter

    With winter upon us in full force, don't forget skin care and sun protection. Due to the drier air and the need to turn up the heat, it's important to protect your child's skin (and your own) and keep it from drying.

  • When to Worry About Stuttering

    Stuttering at this age is called disfluency, or pseudo stuttering, and is quite common as children learn to speak and develop more complex speech patterns. In many cases, the stuttering occurs out of the blue, lasts for several weeks, then resolves, only to return off and on during the preschool years as the child learns more and more language.

  • Healthy Foods That Make Teeth Rot

    Candy is bad for your teeth. Well, that's a no-brainer! Even 3-year-olds know that. But my patients are always caught off guard when I tell them that certain healthy foods are just as unkind to your chompers and can cause your teeth to rot. So grab a toothbrush and hear me out

  • Make Sledding Safety a Priority

    As winter deepens and snowstorms sweep across much of the country, there may be several more 'snow days' with children (and sometimes their parents) home from school. As such, I decided to do a little research on sledding safety and accidents. Here's the findings

  • New Research Offers Hope For Eczema Patients

    The newest theory is that children with eczema have extrinsically different skin, in that they have a defective skin barrier, which allows irritants into the skin resulting in inflammation. These children seem to have a defect in the filaggrin, a protein in the skin that's important in maintaining skin hydration. There seems to be a mutation in the gene that makes this protein.

  • Stay-happy Tricks for Sick Kids

    Keeping your child healthy is probably the most important job you have as a parent. But as every mom knows, it often requires asking your little one to do some of her least favorite things. And that can make your life, well, challenging. These expert-approved stay-happy tricks will keep your sick kids smiling during even the most difficult situations

  • Get Your Kids to Trade in Screen Time for Sleep

    It's time to reign in the connectivity: Recent studies have found that teens who sacrifice sleep time for screen time are at a greater risk for sleep disorders, mood swings and depression -- not to mention a less-than-stellar performance at school due to shortened attention spans. Here are five ways to help them find a better balance

  • What Parents Can Do to Keep Kids From Snacking Their Way to Obesity
  • Though No Cure for POTS, Symptoms Can Often Be Effectively Managed
  • Chicken Tortilla Wraps
  • Have a Healthy Vacation
  • Sick Day TLC
  • When to Call the Doctor
  • Sunscreen Facts You Need to Know
  • Asthma and Allergies Can Run in Families
  • HPV Vaccine For Boys?
  • Salivary Gland Stones Rare But Not Unheard of in Children
  • The Threat of Childhood Obesity
  • Tick-Borne Disease Risk Peaks in Spring and Summer
  • Are Carbonated Drinks Bad for Bones?
  • Secrets to Breathing Better With Allergies
  • Relationship Between RSV and Asthma in Children Unclear
  • Get the Lead Out: The Less Exposure to This Toxic Metal the Better
  • Nutrition May Be Key to Helping Control ADHD
  • Healthy Eating at Disney World is Possible
  • Is the Inside of Your Car Making You Sick?
  • How to Raise a Foodie
  • Food Allergy Update
  • Should My Baby Get the Rotavirus Vaccine?
  • Summer Safety: 8 Reasons Kids End up in the ER & How to Prevent It
  • How Positive Psychology Can Increase Your Happiness
  • How to Green Your Baby's Nursery
  • How much sleep should my kids get each night?
  • When Your Child Says 'I don't feel well'
  • At what age can a child be diagnosed with asthma
  • Moms: Stop Kids Fears Before They Start
  • Easing Kids' Cold Symptoms
  • SIDS Prevention
  • Kid-friendly Foods That Soothe
  • Sick-day Strategies for Keeping Kids Entertained
  • Is Your Child Obese?
  • Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
  • Teaching Kids to Stop the Spread of Germs
  • Spotting Your Child's Cold and Flu Symptoms at Every Age
  • When to Keep a Sick Child Home
  • Healthy Snacks for Children: Choices May Surprise You
  • Making Baby Food: Easier & Healthier Than You Think
  • Make Your Own Healthy Breakfast Cereals
  • Parents Influence Kids' Relationship With Food
  • Preparing Kids - And Yourself - For Their Hospital Visit: 11 Tips
  • Recurring, Frequent Headaches in Child Should Prompt Visit to Doctor
  • Some mental-health experts think 'parental alienation' should be an official diagnosis
  • The Lure of an ADHD Treatment Minus the Meds
  • Help Your Kids Learn Better
  • Getting Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
  • 4 Flu Vaccine Doses for Kids This Fall -- but Where and When
  • Neurofeedback: An ADHD Treatment That Retrains the Brain
  • Nutritious Meals Make Better Grades
  • Trick-or-Treat? Conquer Sugar by Offering Kids Sweeter Alternatives
  • Strong Genetic Component May be Associated with Asperger Syndrome
  • Healthy, Natural School Lunch is Easier Than You Think
  • Newborn Screening Can Identify a Variety of Treatable Conditions
  • Drug-Free Approaches to Managing ADHD
  • What Parents Should Know About Swine Flu Shots
  • School Lunches Go Vegetarian
  • The Huge Health Toll Obesity Takes on Kids
  • Vitamin D and Kids: How Much Sun Should They Get to Stay Healthy
  • Keep Kids Hydrated in Summer Weather
  • How to Use Tylenol So It's Safe for Your Kids
  • Teens Who Think They'll Die Young Take More Risks
  • Avoid Tick-Borne Illness

 

 

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