Monthly Archives: May 2009
Drool Factory: Is My Baby Teething?
When is my baby going to teeth? Nearly every parent begins to wonder if their four month old child is going to get a tooth *any minute* now. Well, don’t hold your breath!
Filed under Common Illnesses, Newborns and Infants
Woo Hoo: Got My First Teeth!
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Filed under Newborns and Infants, Photos
Humor in Chaos: Watching The Swine Flu Epidemic Evolve
As I said in a previous post, being on the front line of a potential global pandemic is fascinating and not a little scary. Since I shared my thoughts about swine flu, it appears that though the disease continues to … Continue reading
Filed under Common Illnesses, General Commentary, In The News
Top Child Health News of 2008, Continued
Part 2: Here is my synopsis and opinion on the 2nd half of the top 10 most read online pediatric and adolescent medicine stories of 2008. The previous post is here. When Are Temper Tantrums in Preschool Children Cause for Concern? Most … Continue reading
Filed under Common Illnesses, Healthy Eating, In The News, Newborns and Infants, Vaccines
Nearing Global Pandemic: What You Need to Know About Swine Flu and Children
What do you do when you hear “global pandemic?” Is it time to build a bunker? Should you and your family lock yourself in with enough PB&J for weeks of sustenance? With swine flu creeping towards meeting the definition … Continue reading
Filed under Common Illnesses, In The News
A Pediatrician's Insights on Child Health, Parenting and Doctoring Kids
A Spoonful of My Own Medicine
The first time I meet the parents of a newborn, I always give them a little lecture. In order to be a good parent, I say, you have to take care of yourself first. You cannot be a good parent … Continue reading →
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