The Importance of Gun Safety
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), gun violence became the leading cause of death in children under 19, surpassing automobile accidents in [...]
How Sports Can Help Improve Your Family’s Health
Staying active is essential, whether you are young or elderly. By starting healthy habits at an early age, your child can experience the benefits [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]