Even when it isn’t flu season, we pediatricians wash our hands about sixty times a day, maybe more. This frequent washing, in combination with cold winter air, leads to dry, chapped hands.…
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In light of the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, you may be left wondering if, and how, to explain this or other tragedies to your children. Understand that kids sense your…
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So you just read our post “Does my child have the flu or a cold” and you’ve decided that your child likely has the flu (short for influenza). Now what do you…
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We are seeing a lot of coughing kids in the office these days. In general we like coughs. Coughs keep nasty germs from lodging in the lungs. It is hard for parents to…
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Dr. Lai’s son practices his saxophone with headphones on, while Dr. Kardos’s son rarely remembers to protect his ears while practicing drums. While admirable that they both practice their instruments, guess which…
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Headlines remind us daily that the US is officially in the midst of flu season. We are also in the midst of a really yucky cold season. We have seen numerous kids…
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A lot of life’s issues boil down to the essentials…eat, sleep, drink, pee, poop, love and learn… for your child and yourself. We are here to help you to carry out your…
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Still looking for that gift that does not involve screen time? We’re reposting our back-to-basics gift ideas post: 0-3 months: Babies this age have perfect hearing and enjoy looking at faces and…
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Olga Pasick, mom of a teen who died of meningococcal disease, shares her personal experience and information about the updated guidelines. I wish I had known the importance of vaccination for meningococcal…
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The good news is that there was only a smattering of influenza (flu) cases across the United States over the summer. The great news is that according to the Centers for…
