Children have forgotten! They have forgotten about books. . . . how they feel, how they smell, what it is like to read one late at night tucked in bed or how the world and all its adventures are just a... View Article
Despite considerable government regulation of the toy industry, injuries related to the use of toys continue to be a significant childhood problem. Parents and the pediatric community – often unaware of how toys receive their developmental and safety labeling and... View Article
WRONG ! And these items have become intensely popular ! A study in southern California in 2014 documented that, after a 20-year decline in smoking prevalence, there was a dramatic upswing in combined cigarette/e-cigarette usage. The study revealed that 1... View Article
Hoo-ray! The holidays are upon us! We think about them all year long, plan weeks in advance, make endless lists to achieve the perfect holiday season and they come and go in the blink of an eye. Then what? ... View Article
Asthma is a pulmonary condition that may be responsible for minimal symptoms or great distress requiring an alteration in one’s lifestyle. Typically, but not always, there is a family history of difficulty with asthma. Often beginning in the fall, when... View Article
Children are naturally independent. They desire to do things on their own. My daughter initially reminded me of this by saying, “My can do it!” and my son spontaneously tried things on his own. My heart wanted them to always... View Article
If your children are anything like mine, summer means vacationing at the beach. For me, I immediately think of alternatives to a beach vacation. Whether your child goes to day camp, stays with a sitter or stays home with you,... View Article
March 20th is officially the first day of spring. This is the perfect time to get outside, breathe in some fresh air and shake off the “stillness” we have been stockpiling all winter. However, we all need to play outside... View Article
Our practice definitely takes our business very seriously when it comes to caring for your precious children. But when the work is done, we definitely know how to put the stethoscope down, put away the band-aids, and enjoy spending time together as a... View Article
We are amid the Big 3. What is the Big 3, you ask? It is simply the top 3 major holidays that children (and adults) love most: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Big 3, a 3-month period, often leads to... View Article
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