How to Make Your Children’s Holidays Memorable
The holidays are such a wonderful time of year and families look forward to them all-year-long. As parents, it can be challenging juggling all the [...]
The holidays are such a wonderful time of year and families look forward to them all-year-long. As parents, it can be challenging juggling all the [...]
One of the biggest decisions that a new mother must make is whether to breastfeed their infant or not. Breastfeeding is an excellent choice, but it also requires a [...]
As a mother and a pediatrician for more than 23 years, I completely relate when parents tell me their children are their life. We would do anything to protect our [...]
Summer is over, and it’s “Back-to-School” time! For many parents, it’s a sad end to the togetherness of summer, but it’s also a welcome return to the normal routine [...]
Obesity has become one of the top reasons many people worldwide develop and experience health issues as they age. Obese children are at a higher risk of becoming obese [...]
Let’s dive in! While summer is a great time for vacations and outdoor activities for families, basic swimming and lifesaving education are crucial to keeping kids safe during these summer [...]
“Well, I could do it for a day, but I wouldn't want to be a teenager again. I really wouldn't.” -Jamie Lee Curtis Adolescence. When this word is [...]
Routine vaccinations can help people of all ages maintain good health and prevent disease. One vaccine that is administered by a pediatrician is the HPV vaccine. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is [...]
A major misconception that parents have is that well-child visits are only necessary when your child needs vaccinations or school/sports physicals. In reality, well-child visits are the most important visits [...]
It’s late in the afternoon when I tell my daughter, “Mariana! It’s dinnertime!” I typically get no response. I ask her again, “Mariana? Hello?!” As I walk into her bedroom, [...]