Children overheating in cars can happen anywhere, and quickly. More »
Many children these days have little or no regular dental care, which means a refresher on basic dental care is always a good thing. More »
When I started in pediatrics, we gave out syrup of ipecac at the well-baby check-up to the parents of every 9-month-old infant that was carried through the door. More »
This "challenge" or "game" has been around for at least 10 years but, thanks in part to the Internet, it's lately had a surge in popularity over the past several months. More »
In a previous blog, I talked about how a panel of health experts has drawn up new guidelines recommending that all children now ha More »
You may be surprised to find out that a cholesterol blood test will now be added to some of your children's healthy exams in the near future. More »
It's estimated that at least 20 percent to 30 percent of children ages 2-to-17 years are obese. More »
Even though Valentine's has passed, here are some year-round strategies from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (with my two cents added in!) for letting your children know that you love them More »
Our children are growing up using digital media and they're learning about the world through these rapid- and ever-changing devices. More »
Would you give your child 3 "Chips Ahoy" cookies and a glass of milk for breakfast? Probably not. More »