Although it’s called ringworm, this rash isn’t caused by a worm. In fact, it barely looks like a worm. Otherwise known as tinea corporis, the patch of ringworm is usually a flesh…
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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…
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It’s a heat wave and in extreme temperatures, kids, like adults, find it tough to go outside for physical activity. We find it perfect timing for the release of Dr. Pat Cantrell’s…
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Two Peds in a Pod® turns three years old! In honor of our third birthday, we bring you our top ten parental experiences through the years list: “Helping” your child manage…
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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…
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Kinda cute. At least that’s what the medical books lead you to believe. They are described as little pink or flesh-colored dome-shaped harmless bumps with belly buttons. The little rash with the…
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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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Welcome to summer! Some seasonal topics to read up on: a germ that lurks in pool water, itchy rashes from poison ivy, painful ears from swimmer’s ear and how to prevent kids…
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Yow! Although I first cringed when I saw this splinter, it is actually one of my favorite kinds. It’s obvious and relatively easy to remove. Now that summertime is upon us, many…
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Guest blogger pediatrician Heidi Román returns to us today to give practical advice on how to decrease potential toxins in your child’s environment. In today’s world we are surrounded by “stuff”. We…
