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There’s nothing to fear about fears themselves
Childhood fears are quite common and very normal. Whether it is the 4 year-old boy who is afraid of the ...
Halloween Safety for Children
Being in the Pediatric Emergency Room on Halloween is no fun. No child wants to be in the emergency room ...
When your child bites
When My son was about 15 months old, he started biting his classmates at daycare. I was mortified. Biting is ...
Why do you need the flu vaccine?
It’s that time of the year again — sniffles, colds, and the flu. Please get the flu vaccine and make ...
New Parent Guide
I always say God has a great sense of humor. After a year in private practice as a pediatrician caring ...
Safe Scanning – What Parents Should Know about Radiation
Medical radiation is the largest source of man-made radiation exposure in the U.S. The average background radiation exposure (from the ...
Healthy Snacking from Tots to Teens
We all know the best way to teach our kids how to eat healthy is to start early and be ...
How do you handle the issue of smoking with your teens?
Despite the overwhelming evidence that smoking is a severe health threat, many adolescents still succumb to the temptation. As doctors ...
Is your child ready – or has he outgrown – a booster seat?
Did you know that your child should be in a booster seat until he or she is at least 4 ...
