Why Talk to Your Children About Racism?
As parents, we want to protect our little ones from harm and any cruel realities in our society. As an African American mother, wife, and pediatrician, I know firsthand t...
June 2, 2021
May 28, 2021Why Babies Spit Up or Have Reflux
Babies are messy. Poop and pee are bad enough – but then there’s the spit up.
May 21, 2021Understanding Infant Vision
One summer afternoon I was sitting at the foot of my bed, holding my 2-month-old firstborn. We were enjoying one of those peaceful moments of bonding that new parents get...
May 14, 2021Surviving Colic. Is it Gas, Pain, or Something Else?
My firstborn cried a lot. I mean, a lot. It felt like he cried all the time despite my endless efforts to soothe him.
May 8, 2021What Do New Fathers Need to Know?
On a long plane flight recently, I started talking with the man next to me. He and his wife were expecting their first baby – due in just 3 months – and he was excite...
May 4, 2021Breastfeeding a Newborn: Tips for the First Few Days
Let’s face it – the first hours and days of breastfeeding can be rough. You feel committed to breastfeeding and know it’s the healthiest, best choice for both you...