Sharing wellness stories from our children to yours. Serving the health needs for all children and families across 50 states and over 80 countries.
A Challenge for Healthy Living | Calling All Parents
I had a discussion with my children (an 8- and 14-year-old) about healthy eating this week. I find that as ...
Everything You Should Know About Sunburns
Sunburns are due to overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or a sunlamp. Vacations can ...
Everything You Should Know About Sunburns
Sunburns are due to overexposure of the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or a sunlamp. Vacations can ...
MRSA and Staph Infections | What to Know
Has a physician seen any of your children in recent years and told you that they have a “staph” infection ...
Does My Newborn Need Vitamin K?
I see many infants in the first few hours of life. I know (as both a pediatrician and a mother!) ...
Head Injuries in Children | When Should Parents Worry?
All parents have hard and fast rules for their kids. In our house, we have some pretty clear rules about ...
Ear Infections in Children
Ear infections in children are very common. Infection of the inner ear, also known as otitis media (OM), is the ...
11 Reasons Why Women Stop Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is hard. There are a variety of reasons why women stop breastfeeding. Although breastfeeding is often promoted as a ...
Food Allergies in Children
Although food allergies tend to be over-diagnosed, about 5% of children have true allergies to foods. Allergic children produce antibodies ...