Monthly Archives: April 2009

How Could You Let Me Go Out Like This? (Boogers On My Face: What Will My Public Think?)

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Top 10 Child Health Articles of 2008: The Science of Medicine

Physicians are always trying to stay abreast of the latest news in order to provide excellent care for their patients.  Parents, too, can learn from cutting edge medical news.   Do you want to know what your child’s doctor is reading about?  Here … Continue reading

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Rubber Duckie, You’re the One….

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Are Cloth Diapers an Option For Working Parents? Tips From The Experts: Working Moms!

“Why can’t we seem to interest him in the toilet?” the parents of a 26-month-old patient recently said to me, “We were assured that he would be potty trained at least 6 months earlier than kids who wear disposable diapers.”  … Continue reading

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It *Was* Mr. Plum, With The Knife, In The Drawing Room

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Fairy Dust or Wizardry: What Are Those Crystals in My Baby’s Diaper?

While innocently changing their infant’s diaper, many parents come upon a curious thing: small clear crystals are scattered in the diaper of their perfectly healthy appearing babe.   These parents often head straight to the internet, and come upon a … Continue reading

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It’s All Fun And Games Until Someone Pokes An Ear Out

I have been getting great pleasure from parents telling me about how their children evoke my name at home (ah, the ego).   A 3-year-old patient of mine recently got a *very* small splinter and said to her mother:  “If this … Continue reading

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I’ll Bet Barbie Wishes She Were A Redhead….

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The Best Cough Medicine? A Spoonful of Honey

Home remedies are often more effective than expensive medications.  A recently published study showed that honey provides better control of cough in children over the age of 1* compared to common over-the-counter and prescription medicines!  In fact, several studies have … Continue reading

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