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
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FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE
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
Back-to-School Eye Exams
Once the summer comes to an end, many parents occupy themselves getting their kids ready for school by organizing their backpacks. However, no amount of new pens and note
Help Children Deal With Anxious Feelings
Joe is a preschooler who cries when his mother drops him off at school, so his mother often lets him stay home. Maria, age 7, is fearful of going to bed by herself, so on
Helping Kids Deal With Crisis
The world can be a scary place for children – especially these days. From worrying about school shootings to terrorist attacks to devastating natural disasters, kid
Summertime Skin
"As a dermatologist who treats children as well as adults, I often see the effects of summertime fun on my younger patients."
Minimize the Risk of Lyme Disease
Winter is over, and now we can go outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Unfortunately, as the weather warms up, so do the bugs. This includes ticks. In the Washin
Fever-Reducing Tips
How did your parents treat your fevers when you were younger? Did they use cold washcloths and a variety of herbal remedies, or-like mine-some fever-reducing medicine and
What to do if Your Child Wakes up too Early
Many families struggle to rouse sleepy children in the morning, but what if you have the opposite problem? If your preschooler is wide awake and chirpy with the dawn, you
How to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist
Jane and Drew Tamassia love going to the dentist. They think it is fun. Perhaps it’s words like “tickle toothbrush” and “sugar bug remover”
Different Types of Common Childhood Rashes
Alarmed by that angry red rash splashed across your child’s body? Rashes run the spectrum, signaling anything from a mild viral infection to a chronic or even life-
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