What Parents Should Know About Puberty
Puberty is a rite of passage for all. It is where boys and girls endure a transformative process that ushers them into manhood and womanhood. It is a challenging [...]
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 [...]
A Guide on Infant Nutrition
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 [...]
Car Seats and the Impact of Proper Use on Your Child
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 [...]
Health and Safety Tips for a New School Year
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 [...]
How to Motivate Children to be Active & Why It’s Important
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 [...]
Summer Essentials: Water Safety and Swimming Lessons
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 [...]
Facing the Changes and Challenges of Adolescence
“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 [...]
Why the HPV Vaccine: What Parents Should Know
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 [...]
Well-Child Visits: Why They Matter and What You Can Expect
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 [...]