So I have a new gig, one I’m very excited about. You can now find me writing a weekly column for The Sacramento Bee in their family section on Tuesdays. This week was my debut column and I give you the low down on those back to school bugs and how to prevent, recognize, and…
Category Archives: children’s health
Fevers in Children…To Treat or not to Treat
Dear Dr.Mom My 13 month old daughter has a fever, should I give her a fever reducer? I’ve been hearing so many conflicting opinions. What should I do? —Yuliya Fever is one of those things in our children that triggers a natural response from us as mothers…we want to treat it. Even I have been…
Heat Related Illnesses and Your Child
As temperatures soar across the country and the humidity rises along with it, this combination can end up being dangerous and even deadly if parents and coaches aren’t up to speed on heat, hydration, and heat related illnesses in children. I spoke with Deirdre Fitzpatrick yesterday morning about the heat and keeping our children safe….
When Lice Happens
Yes, lice happens. It just does. Your child will either be afflicted with this pest at some point in her life, or you will spend some time hoping she doesn’t get those itchy bugs because inevitably someone in her class/preschool/dance class will have had it. And you’ll itch just thinking about it. Although certainly more…
Ask Dr.Mom on KCRA 3
I’m thrilled to announce that yesterday, I completed my first TV segment with Deirdre Fitzpatrick on KCRA, my 58. This is a Ask Dr.Mom segment in which viewers can submit their burning pediatric questions to Deirdre on her facebook site, or on the KCRA-3 facebook site. Yesterday, I answered three questions from viewers regarding picky…
Spoonful of Sugar Please…Getting Your Child to Take His Medicine
Today’s Ask Dr.Mom’s post deals with the dreaded medicine struggle. What to do when faced with a crying child absolutely refusing to take her medication? I’m no Mary Poppins but I’ve got some tips to share. Dear Dr.Mom My daughter needs to take antibiotics but she is giving me such a hard time. Is there…
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Swim and Water Safety for Children
Every late spring and early summer it begins. The start of swim lessons in our household. My children are 3 and 6, we don’t have a pool at home, nor do we visit one on a regular basis. And yet, I feel swimming is an essential skill all children should learn. Safety being the number…
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