Just last night my ten year old sounded the “MOMMY, MOMMY!!!” alarm in the middle of the night. Almost without opening my eyes I went to his room and calmly walked him…
Preschoolers
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You have a hole in your head. Actually, you have several. You, your children, and everyone else. These holes are called sinuses. These dratted air pockets in your skull can fill with puss and cause sinus…
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It’s that itchy, scratchy time of year. Today our guest blogger, dermatologist Mary Toporcer MD, gives us hints on how to combat dry skin. For the past 21 years, Dr. Toporcer has practiced general…
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A common question that many parents ask us in the office is “How can I help my overweight child?” Our newest podcast provides six simple rules for healthy eating. Listen in to…
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Three little kittens, they lost their mittens, and they began to cry. Oh, mother dear, we sadly fear That we have lost our mittens. What! Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens! Then you shall have no…
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Ode to the Binkie Bed time when toddlers start to shout, It is you, dear binkie, who knocks them out. Those thumb suckers look so snide, But haven’t been without you on…
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Acetaminophen, brand name Tylenol, has been in the news recently, and parents are asking me if it is safe. This medication, used as a pain reliever and as a fever reducer, is…
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A friend of mine who has no children commented to me that many people tell him, “You just can’t know happiness until you have children of your own.” However, I know several…
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I wash my hands about sixty times a day, maybe more. This in combination with cold Pennsylvania fall air leads to chapped hands. It’s a sure sign winter is approaching when patients…
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Do you ever wonder how vaccines work? To understand how vaccines work, I will give you a brief lesson on the immune system. Trust me, it is interesting. Let me give you…