Keeping Your Ghouls Safe on Halloween
A similar version of this article was originally posted in Oct 2020, but with alternative guidelines due to the COVID pandemic October is one of my favorite times of the year – the Fall season is in full force, the…
Risks of Marijuana Exposure
I practice medicine in Colorado, where use of cannabis was legalized for adults earlier than in many other states. Now it is commonly legalized in many areas throughout the United States, and the recreational use of this substance has increased.…
Helping Your Teen Cope With Stress
Stress comes in many forms. It can be anxiety before a test, a burdensome load of homework every night, or a big game on the weekend. It can be dealing with family conflict or difficult peer relationships. It can stem…
Sidewalk Safety – When Kids are Pedestrians
Every time I drop off or pick up my kids from school, both the Pediatrician and the Mama in me cringes. There are kids and cars EVERYWHERE. Hundreds of kids of all ages, cars driven by both adults and teens,…
Sleep Apnea in Children
Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder in which normal breathing patterns are repeatedly interrupted, reducing or even stopping the flow of air into the lungs while a person is asleep. This is a potentially serious condition that should…
Learning to Swim – Increasing Comfort in the Water
We are in the thick of summertime, which for many kids means increased time spent in the water. The fact is, the majority of kids love water. They play, they splash, they swim, and they participate in active water sports…
Infant Nutrition: Choosing a Formula
Selecting the correct formula for an infant can seem like a daunting task, but it really should not be. There are so many choices on the shelves that it can be overwhelming, particularly if you have never used formula before.…
Insects Love Summer, Too
The warmth of the summer months is something that is almost universally enjoyed by humans. Children play outside more and families spend more time together in outside activities. Unfortunately, it is also the time when we see the most exposure…
