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Vomiting: Is that yesterday’s lunch?
It is 2am. I can see the clock behind the bed head of my crying 2-year-old. “What’s wrong?” I ask ...
Kids and Divorce: Happy Endings are a Choice
It’s 10 pm on Sunday in the Pediatric Emergency Room. I walk into room #8 and repeat the same conversation ...
What kind of milk does my child need?
Organic, raw, cow, almond, soy, rice, omega-3 fortified, breast or none? What kind of milk to you give your kids ...
All Natural!
These days it seems everywhere I look I see the words “all natural”. I have to admit that when I ...
Celebrate the Season Safely – Part Two
Earlier this month we shared some tips on how to deck the halls without creating holiday hazards around the house ...
A Post-Newtown Call to Action: We Can Help
Yesterday morning, I visited the New York Times website to read the headlines and saw a table with the names ...
Culture of Violence – Mom Pediatrician Responds to Connecticut Shootings
I just talked to my 3 and 6-year-old kids about the Newtown shooting. We’ll talk to our 8-year-old later today ...
Talking to Kids about Tragic Events
How do you talk to your kids about tragic or scary events happening in our world? Even when children are ...
An ear infection? Again?
I looked across the examination table at my son’s pediatrician in disbelief, a sinking feeling in my stomach. “This can’t ...