As you probably already know, I am a strong supporter of breastfeeding. Human breast milk is the perfect food for the human baby. It provides the nutrients infants need at all stages …Read More

Many children’s medications, both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription, come in liquid form. While liquid medications are easier for kids to swallow than pills, they MUST be measured correctly. Gone are the days …Read More

Postpartum depression and anxiety drain all the positive emotion out of new motherhood, turning what should be a joyous, exciting experience into a nightmare. Additionally, studies show that maternal depression can negatively …Read More

It’s March and many of our older teens and college students are excited about spring break: where they will go, who they will go with and what they will do. Parents of …Read More

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), choking is one of the leading causes of death in children, especially children under the age of three. Fortunately there are things you can …Read More

As most of you have heard, there is a serious outbreak of measles in several states stemming from visitors to Disneyland in December. The majority of those infected were unvaccinated, either because …Read More

I was surprised the first time I saw a woman watching her children at a playground while inhaling from an unusual looking tube she had hanging from a chain around her neck. …Read More

The New Year has arrived and with it our New Year’s resolutions. If you are like most Americans, your list includes such things as losing weight, getting more exercise and sticking to …Read More

Nothing is more exciting to a child than finding toys under the Christmas tree. But not all toys are created equal. I just read an article in Medical News Today that indicated …Read More

With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to get the Christmas tree out of the attic or make that family excursion to the Christmas tree farm. It’s also time for my annual reminders …Read More