Even though it already feels like summer in many parts of the country, I'm seeing typical spring illnesses like Fifth disease. This is a common viral illness seen in children,...
Synthetic marijuana continues to be a problem with adolescents. In March, 2011, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration took emergency action to control five chemicals used to make so-called "fake pot."...
A parent emailed me via our iPhone App recently to ask if her child's constipation, which started as he was transitioning from formula to whole milk, could be a sign...
A lot of patients coming to my office have been bringing along the new "pouches" of food for their babies. It seems pureed baby food has gone from jars to...
I just finished watching some of the YouTube videos on the "cinnamon challenge." Have you seen them? I do everything I can to stay up to date with my adolescent...
Nearly all children go through a phase when they're afraid of the dark. It's interesting to see a toddler who happily goes to bed in his crib in complete darkness...
Somewhere on your travels during spring break, did any of your kids talk you into letting them get a henna tattoo? I've written about the dangers of conventional tattoos and...
A lot of patients coming to my office have been bringing along the new "pouches" of food for their babies. It seems pureed baby food has gone from jars to...
When your child is sick, life is a lot easier if the youngster knows how to swallow a pill. I'm continually reminded about the number of kids and teens who...