As parents, we totally get it — kids are full of surprises. One day they’re bouncing around everywhere, and the next they’re snuggled on the couch, not quite themselves. It’s normal to wonder, “Should I call the pediatrician or just... View Article
Vaping – What Parents and Teens Need to Know Earlier in 2019, we reported findings from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). That article contained general information regarding some of the issues surrounding JUUL (one particular brand of e-cigarettes). At... View Article
Kids Need Love Too Whereas Gary Chapman’s treatise regarding the language of love was intended for the spousal relationship, the ‘languages’ are: These can easily be applied to the parent-child relationship. Just like adults, some children are bilingual. Give these... View Article
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) – a leading fighter against child abuse, abduction, and exploitation – is a trusted source of information. They report that there were more than 10,000 possible sex trafficking incidents in 2017.... View Article
“Body Art” – Is It A Good Idea ?? Tattooing and body piercing seems to be a commonplace occurrence in that among young adults, about 38 % have a tattoo and about 23 % have a body piercing other than... View Article
Children have forgotten! They have forgotten about books. . . . how they feel, how they smell, what it is like to read one late at night tucked in bed or how the world and all its adventures are just a... View Article
Despite considerable government regulation of the toy industry, injuries related to the use of toys continue to be a significant childhood problem. Parents and the pediatric community – often unaware of how toys receive their developmental and safety labeling and... View Article
WRONG ! And these items have become intensely popular ! A study in southern California in 2014 documented that, after a 20-year decline in smoking prevalence, there was a dramatic upswing in combined cigarette/e-cigarette usage. The study revealed that 1... View Article
Hoo-ray! The holidays are upon us! We think about them all year long, plan weeks in advance, make endless lists to achieve the perfect holiday season and they come and go in the blink of an eye. Then what? ... View Article
Don’t allow the media, Hollywood celebrities or an overnight blogger you found on Google convince you the flu shot is “pointless”…because they are missing the point…literally. The flu shot is your child’s best bet for avoiding the flu. And just to add to the list... View Article
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