Is My Child Depressed?
Depression is persistent sadness or low mood and loss of interest that interferes with daily activities. While you might attribute this to your child “going through a p...
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November 23, 2021Why Pediatricians Want You to Protect Your Child With the COVID-19 Vaccine
To hear how other pediatricians answer parents’ questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, I chatted with my colleagues Dr. Kiran Singh and Dr. Doug Balster. Here’s how ou...
November 20, 2021Traveling with Children? Pack Your Sense of Humor
My 3 children have traveled a lot since they were very young. With my mother living in New York, family in Southern California and Colorado, and dear friends in Seattle a...
November 16, 2021Your 21-Month-Old Child
Now your child is beginning to feel more like a big kid and will want to “help” you! They will be interested in anything you are doing and can learn from bein...
November 10, 2021Does My Child Need a Flu Vaccine? Yes!
One of the best ways to worry less, keep them in school, and have them participate in extracurricular activities is to get them a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine. Both ar...
October 28, 2021Is My Child Ready For Potty Training?
Some children are ready to toilet train at around 18 to 24 months. Most do it closer to 3. They all do it eventually, but is there a “right time” to start?