Does Playing in the Cold Give You a Cold?
You’ve probably heard these warnings: “It’s too cold to play outside!” “Don’t go out with wet hair – you’ll catch a cold!” “Wear your hat or yo...
October 11, 2018
October 4, 201813 Myths about Kids’ Health
One day in the office recently I had a conversation with a patient and his mom about acne. We were starting some acne medicine, and I was going through my usual talk abou...
September 27, 2018Choosing the Right Milk for Your Family
Cow, soy, rice, almond … even hemp. Full fat, vitamin D, 1%, 2%, fat free. Organic. Lactose free. Today, there are many milk choices. And I admit that in my refrigerat...
September 20, 2018Questions Parents Ask about the Flu Vaccine
Many parents take their kids to get vaccinated against the flu every fall. I always tell them how glad I am – this is one of the most important steps you can take to pr...
September 13, 2018Getting Kids to Talk After School: Beyond “How Was Your Day?”
At the end of a long day at school, there’s nothing a kid wants to answer less than, “How was your day?” And yet, that’s what all of us parents ask. Why doesn’t...
September 6, 2018Positive Parenting? Start with Saying 10 Positive Things!
“Don’t touch that!” “Stop yelling!” "Be nice to your little brother!” Sometimes as parents we may feel as if the day is filled with disciplining our chil...