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  • Croup’s cropping up

    We can tell from this past week at the office that croup season has started. DON’T PANIC! Read on to learn what to look for and what to worry about. Please also…

  • Tips on formula feeding

    Many families know from the start  they plan to formula feed their babies. For some, this decision is based on the mom’s medical condition which precludes breastfeeding. Some base the decision  on…

  • Beth: a story of life and hope

      At this time of the Jewish High Holy Days, Dr. Kardos offers us a glimpse into lessons learned as a doctor in training. This is a true story she wrote years…

  • Breastfeeding: the first two weeks

      I always tell new moms that if you can breastfeed for two weeks, then you can breastfeed for two years. The point is, while our species has been breastfeeding for millions…

  • The dirt on tetanus

    Look at this rusty old anchor atop an old fort. Rust plus dirt equals a perfect breeding ground for tetanus. As my kids scampered between different anchors last week, I quickly calculated…

  • Hold tight, but remember to let go

    Let’s think about universal parental admonishments:                 “Hold on tight.”                 “Be careful.”                 “Look out!”                 “Don’t let go.” Now let’s think about the universal goal of parenting: to create children…

  • Spit-up in babies: Spew and Eew

    In my office, two-month-old Max smiles ear to ear, naked except for a diaper and a bib. His worried mom asks me about the large amounts of spit up Max spews forth daily.…

  • Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro

    Just in time for Father’s Day— the book Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro. Written by our pediatrician colleague, Dr. David Hill, this North Carolina based Pediatrician brings a humorous, yet…

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