Remember when the children came in to the pediatrician’s office so frequently in pre-school? (Sorry to those readers who are still at this stage! It gets better over time.) It’s a little better in elementary school and more so in Middle and High School. Well, we miss your kids when we don’t see them often! […]
When I began my practice of pediatrics, I worked with two doctors who were among the very first in my city to specialize in the care of children. Believe it or not, in the 1950’s, the field of pediatrics was a brand new specialty! One of the things I remember most about the senior pediatrician […]
I was already a mother three times over when the little line turned positively pink for a fourth time. My husband and I both grew up in big families, but even so…there was a moment (or two) when we both thought, “Can we do this? Can our hearts raise four children?” That expectant hope seemed […]
At our dinner table last evening that one of the kids asked: “What were your five fruit and vegetable servings today, Mom?” Flashback to the wellness visits earlier that day at my office. I ask kids all the time about their favorite fruits and vegetables, and I teach ‘Strive for five’ and ‘Eat around the rainbow.’ But […]
As we plan for summer fun in my family, I’m mindful of my children’s overall health, too. I buy the ‘right’ sunscreen, I insist on strong, safe swimmers and try not to worry about anyone drowning. We eat TONS of Farmer’s Market fresh fruits and veggies, but this summer we’re adding something new. Based on […]
All-in-one, colorful convenient packages. What a clever idea for laundry detergent. but in the first three months that Tide Pods were on the market, Poison Control Centers around the country saw a surge in calls about them. If you haven’t seen this product, you should still know about it…especially if you have small children. Tide […]