As a parent, you probably worry about every cough and sniffle you hear from your child. Is it just a cold? The flu? And now you may be thinking, is it the new coronavirus
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Selma Blair and Multiple Sclerosis
Before I saw actress Selma Blair being interviewed on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” I honestly had just a cursory knowledge of multiple sclerosis. No fr
What You Need to Know Before Your Child Sees the Orthodontist
Just when you think you have everything down as a parent, you find out it’s time to take your child to his first orthodontist visit. Dr. Jay Oltjen says, “It&
The Facts About E-Cigarettes, Teens and Vaping
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
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
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