Every year we ring in the New Year with a myriad of seasonal viruses. The ones we are seeing already in full force in the Pediatrics Department are influenza and croup. This is the pediatricians’ busy time of year! Influenza As many of you may have heard, the most common circulating strain of influenza virus … continue reading
I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. I love the meaning of this time of year, the special times with family and friends, and the memories and traditions that last forever. But, the hustle and bustle and self-inflicted pressure to make the season bright often leaves me exhausted and downright irritated. Unfortunately, the people at … continue reading
The holidays are a common time to travel with kids (yikes!). Having been lucky (crazy) enough to travel a lot with kids I have a few tried and true tips. 1. Plan ahead. Try to time your travels around your kids’ schedule. Don’t take a flight in the middle of your toddler’s busy morning playtime. … continue reading
When that first tooth comes in, it is so exciting and a little relieving. Some children are very easy teethers but my kids were terrible. I lost sleep, my kids lost sleep. I felt like I was giving them Tylenol all the time. They were fussy, and I was probably a little crabby too. I … continue reading
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