Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling
The addition of a new baby to the family is a big change for everyone. It can make a big impact on older siblings as they become accustomed to sharing time, attention, and space with the new baby. It is…
The Dangers of Vaping
E-cigarettes. Vapes. JUULs. E-cigs. Tanks. Mods. They are called by many names, but the product is basically the same: an electronic device that produces a mixture of particles that is inhaled – a process often referred to as “vaping.” For…
Childhood Exposure Risks: Secondhand Smoke
This topic really should not need to be covered. The dangers of smoke exposure to others, particularly to young children, has been apparent for many years. Unfortunately, when I ask, “Does anyone smoke around your child” during well-child checkups, the…
Nutrition Recommendations: Iron
We continue a multi-part series on nutrition this week, specifically regarding vitamins and minerals. These dietary elements are a very important part of your child’s growth, and while a varied diet can be difficult with picky eaters, hopefully this series…
When Learning is a Struggle
Children are required to learn many skills as they navigate through life. They must learn to speak and to write, how to read, how to complete math problems. These skills come with great ease to some and with great difficulty…
Is Baby Food Safe?
It seems that every few months I see a headline declaring the presence of heavy metals, such as inorganic arsenic, lead, and mercury, in commercially prepared baby foods. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the baby food is name brand,…
Helmet Safety – Protecting the Brain at All Ages
Ask any medical specialist what the most important organ in the body is, and they will inevitably try to convince you it is the organ they specialize in. We all have our favorite part of the body, whether it is…
Understanding the Science Behind the COVID-19 Vaccine
You can hardly watch the news, look at social media, or talk to a friend without the COVID-19 vaccine being part of the conversation. People seem to have very strong views about the vaccine, both positively and negatively. Unfortunately, some…
