As pediatricians, we spend a good amount of each well child visit talking about how important exercise is. We try to share tips on how to get your kids outside and away from the oh-so-enticing phone/TV/computer screens. To really drive the point home, every exam room in our clinic has a poster about the 5 … continue reading
Mornings are some of the busiest times in my day. I have three boys to wake up, and they’re not always ready to be up when it’s time to get going. So I play games to try to get the morning routine done in a reasonable time. We race to see who can get dressed … continue reading
You may have noticed that your family throughout the day is constantly on their smartphones. It may seem harmless, but smartphones have become the new addiction for many families across the nation. This issue has caught the attention of many researchers, journalists, & film makers. Recently, the documentary Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age premiered … continue reading
Nothing induces more anxiety and fear in a parent than their child running a temperature. I am no exception. I remember in my second year of pediatric residency, my precious 13-month-old son started running a 104.8 fever at 10 o’clock at night (as usual, these things always happen late). He had no other symptoms except … continue reading
Until I became a mom I had no idea I would be covered in snot, with pockets full of dirty Kleenex from October to March hoping and waiting for the day I no longer have to go running for a tissue every time I hear a sneeze, because even without looking I know we have … continue reading
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