How to Prevent the Picky Eating: Crust is a State of Mind
Picky eating can present a difficult parenting challenge. Cutting the crust off the bread, leaving the sauce off of the chicken and avoiding the use of spice in our family’s meals are just some of my own bad habits that keep mealtime peace. Parents can...
Five Secrets to Early Initiation of Breastfeeding
As I sat on the edge of my bed, my head was in my hands. When my eyes had adjusted to the dark room, I could see that my daughter was crying. She looked so small in her bassinet. My body was aching from my 20 hour labor and delivery from just days before, and my only...
Is Childhood Constipation Preventable?
Constipation is a frequently discussed topic in every pediatrician’s office. Parents often want to know if childhood constipation is preventable? We, pediatricians, are well versed in all things involving your child’s poop. Lack of regular bowel movements is something...
A Pain in the Ear: Ear Infections and Antibiotics
Ear infections are one of the most common reasons that children visit their pediatrician. Additionally, they are the most common reason that children take antibiotics in early childhood. Leaving the doctor’s office with a prescription for Amoxicillin may not...
Uncovering the Truth about Vaccines
Within the last few centuries, vaccines proved one of the greatest public health accomplishments. In fact, vaccines have done their jobs so well that it has become easy now to doubt their necessity. Parents have started to call into question the safety of and the need...
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic skin condition that affects 10-30% of the population. It often begins in childhood and causes symptoms for babies as early as 2-3 months of age. This disease can be a frustrating to treat as it requires diligent attention to a...
Parvovirus B19 infection- symptoms and causes
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that infects humans and mostly affects young children. It causes them misery in the late winter and early spring months each year. This is not the same disease as canine parvovirus infection. Symptoms of Parvovirus B19 in children Children...
Meet Your Virus: RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Often, the winter months are prime time for respiratory viruses such as RSV. During this time of year, pediatric offices and hospitals fill up with sick kids. But what is RSV and is it dangerous for every kid? What is RSV? Respiratory...
Meet Your Virus: Roseola
Roseola infantum Also called: exanthem subitum, sixth disease, pseudorubella Cause: Human herpesvirus-6 (the vast majority of the time), is often caused by HHV-6, enteroviruses, adenoviruses or parainfluenza virus Symptoms: Three to five days of high fever (> 103 ° F...
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