Monthly Archives: May 2009

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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The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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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!

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Woo Hoo: Got My First Teeth!

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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

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Power To The (Little) People

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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

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Breakfast Club

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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

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