Strange Sleep – Parasomnias of Childhood
Parasomnias are bizarre or strange behaviors, movements, or emotions that occur during sleep. They are a common part of growing up, with most people experiencing some type of parasomnia during childhood, but are usually outgrown prior to adulthood. They can…
Keeping Kids Safe – Open Water Safety Tips
It’s May, which means the temperatures are rising, the sun is (usually) shining, and water activities are ramping up. From now until Labor Day – or longer, depending on where you live – families will flock to water as a…
Pet-Related Infections
The first reaction of most Pediatricians when they see the picture above is an exclamation of “Salmonella!” It was certainly my reaction when my son asked for a turtle for his birthday this year. The Jackson household includes a menagerie…
Acne – The Bane of Teenager Existence
Very few teenagers are exempt from the burden of acne. In fact, acne affects up to 85% of teenagers to some degree. It can be a simple nuisance, or it can be more significant and lead to permanent scarring and…
Update: Food Allergy Prevention Guidelines
Food allergies are prevalent in our society, and seem to be increasing in frequency. While children can have an allergic reaction to virtually any food, there are some that are more common than others. These include: Peanut Tree nuts Cow’s…
Anger – It’s Okay to be Mad
Beginning at a very young age, children express anger. You see it in toddlers throwing tantrums, in school age kids lashing out physically, and in both verbal and physical exchanges in teenagers. Children experience anger for many reasons – often…
Eczema – More Than Just Dry Skin
What is eczema? Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis, and it is a skin lesion characterized by dry, flaky, itchy, reddened patches of skin. It is the most common inflammatory skin disorder in childhood, affecting 10% of children. The exact…
Tipping Point – Avoiding Furniture Injuries in Climbing Toddlers
Starting in early toddlerhood, around 15-18 months of age, I begin to ask about climbing. Toddlers are amazing climbers, and the world (including the inside of their homes) is their playground. They quickly figure out how to get on the…
