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Ahhhh!! Bugs: How to help your child overcome a fear
My 2-year-old came home from daycare a few weeks ago making frequent statements about bugs. “Bugs outside.” “Bugs not hurt ...
How to Entertain a Toddler When You Bring Home a New Baby
One of my favorite people called last week to ask that age-old mom question, “How do I keep a toddler ...
Do you know when to visit the emergency room if your child is vomiting?
Summer has arrived! Neighborhood pools are open, we’ve fired up the grills … and those of us who staff pediatric ...
Sibling Conflicts Over the Summer: Keeping the peace when you want to ground them for life
One of my favorite psychologists says “family time is overrated.” I think we all have a mythical family in our ...
4 tips on summer activities to keep kids busy: “Summer Mom” to the rescue
Last night I read a mom blog post titled, “Spring Break—a preview of how much summer will suck” and I ...
How can I get my kids started with running? Tips on a safe way to get out on the road
Running is a great way for kids and adults to get exercise and get in shape. Programs like Girls on ...
What do AIDS and medical errors in children have in common?
Last week, Johns Hopkins released its study showing that medical errors were the third leading cause of death. As I ...
Ankle Sprains: What to do and when to worry
“I twisted my ankle” is one of the most common things I hear in my office, and one of the ...
Outside kids: An endangered species?
It’s Spring. That time of year when, as a child, I felt the need to go outside and find a ...