With the rise of vaping among teens and the increase of lung-related illnesses, even death linked to e-cigarettes, understanding the facts about vaping has never been mor
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What Are the Signs of Mental Illness in Children?
With ER visits by children who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety and other disorders and how to respond. Kids
5 Reasons You Should Vaccinate Your Children
“I’m going to test him for whooping cough,” the doctor said. “But he was vaccinated for it right? How could he have it?” I asked. The doctor
Ultimate Guide on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lice
Like most parents, I was horrified when I discovered my daughter had head lice. But, as a pediatrician, I knew there was no real cause for alarm. The head louse, or pedic
How Healthy Are Your Child’s Eyes?
“You need glasses,” the ophthalmologist said to me. I was 12 years old. My mom was shocked since I never complained of unclear vision and no one else in our f
Use Positive Parenting to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits
As the parent of a picky eater, I tried every trick in the book to get my child to eat. I lectured, bribed, bartered, cried, cajoled and took rejected foods out of rotati
Encouraging Your Teen to Develop Good Eating Habits
Leah and Frank sat down for a talk after the kids were finally in bed. “I’m worried about Johnny,” Leah began. “He eats so fast! I really don̵
Are Medical Scans Safe for Your Children?
If your child suffers a bad blow to the head or experiences severe unexplained stomach pain, landing you in the emergency department, it can be scary. The sooner you can
How to Prepare Your Child for a Visit to the Dentist
Children’s visits to the dentist are often fraught with anxiety for parents and kids alike. A negative experience at the dentist as a child may result in continued
Coping With a Chronic Family Illness
If you or another member of your family is coping with a serious illness, you know the impact it can have on your children as they confront the anger and anxiety that can
How to Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies
As parents, we know how vital veggies are to our kids’ health, whether they like vegetables or not. But not all vegetables are created equal. Each vegetable comes w
When do you Worry About a Tummy Ache?
“My tummy hurts” is a complaint most parents hear from their child from time to time. As a pediatrician, I also know that it’s one of the most common re
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