We’ve all seen them, maybe even used them at some point. The infant walker. Usually a round or square…
Cold & Flu Season – Does Your Child Need Antibiotics?
It’s that time of year – your kids come home from school or their extra-curricular activities and show signs…
Tips for Navigating Travel When Breastfeeding
Over the river and through the woods…we all have somewhere to be during the busy holiday season. But traveling…
After 27 Years With Type 1 Diabetes, Here’s What I’ve Learned
I celebrated my first National Diabetes Awareness Month in 1990. I was twelve years old, had just started seventh…
Behind Their Bite: When is Picky Eating Something More?
Everyone knows one, has one or was one – a picky eater. The logic behind why a child does…
Tips for Talking to Teens About Tattoos and Piercings
“Body modifications” like tattoos, piercing other than in the ears, and scarification have become a mainstream trend, but adolescents…
New Blood Pressure Guideline for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new blood pressure assessment guidelines for children, endorsed by the American College…