How to Save a Life? Prevent Choking
My kids have choked and needed the Heimlich maneuver 3 times. That’s right, 3 times! This technique is a procedure where you use abdominal thrusts to remove foreign obj...
October 25, 2018
October 18, 2018Teething Doesn’t Have to Cause Troubles
I often get asked, “Does teething cause a fever?” Nope. Teething causes…teeth. It doesn’t even cause much pain – most babies just sail through teething wit...
October 11, 2018Does 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 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...