April is Autism Awareness Month. This month has been established in the United States to recognize and shed light on all the children, adults, and their families living with autism today. Autism has long been misunderstood, and still is to this day. Even as a pediatrician, this topic is difficult to tackle. For one, autism…
Safety and Compassion for Children with Peanut Allergy
As I sent my son off to kindergarten this morning, I thought, I hope he has a good day. I hope he listens well and that he has fun with his friends. I did not think…I hope no one accidentally brings peanuts into school, and god forbid…he goes into anaphylactic shock. I hope he doesn’t die…
Not All Pink Eyes are Created Equal
For today’s Ask Dr.Mom, I’ll be talking about pink eye. I get so many questions from parents about this, mostly it goes like this: “ewww…I hope it’s not pink eye!” Pink eye is one of those afflictions that causes us to squirm, think “oh no!”, and inspire us to wash our hands a million times…
The Kindness of Strangers or Stranger Danger
A couple of years ago when first introducing my son to the concept of strangers, it seemed simple enough. A stranger is someone you don’t know. You should not talk to strangers unless mom or dad is with you. You should never go anywhere with a stranger, no matter what. Now, the concept of strangers…
Gone with the Morning Rush
I’m up a half an hour late. The coffee brewing downstairs is calling my name. All I want is to go downstairs, pour myself a cup, and slowly wake up. But…I’m late, and everyone is still asleep. How this happens on one of the two days that I need to be at work…well, that’s.just.perfect. I…
Thumbs Up
For today’s Ask Dr.Mom, we will be talking about thumb sucking. This is a topic near and dear to my heart because I was an avid thumb sucker as a child and I certainly recall having difficulty kicking this habit. Fortunately, most children who suck their thumbs give it up on their own volition and…
Great Expectations…On Childbirth and Bonding
I don’t think there is anything more amazing, more magical, or more awe inspiring than holding your baby for the first time. The moment you meet that incredible, beautiful baby that you’ve been carrying and nurturing inside your body for the past nine months…that moment is nothing short of breathtaking. But, what happens when the…
-
Pediatrician, mom of two, writer, blogger, and child advocate. This is parenting and children's health from a Dr. Mom's perspective. Welcome! -
-
-
-
-
-
