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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 ...
My baby is Coombs positive. What’s D.A.T.?
Yes, I know, it is not exactly “a top of the evening news” exciting subject. But, with 4 million babies ...
My baby is Coombs positive. What’s D.A.T.?
Learn about the implications of a positive Coombs test in babies. We’ll break down why monitoring for these issues is ...