This year’s cold and flu season has been a doozy. I’m reviewing the most common questions I get asked on social media when it comes to managing your child’s cough! How long should I wait to have a cough evaluated by my pediatrician? There’s no set amount of time that you should wait before having …
Why does my child cough more at night? Cough Q&A Read More »
Burping a newborn can seem daunting especially if you’re worried about spit ups, the best way to hold baby, when to burp… The list goes on! Below you will find my thoughts on some of the most asked questions on burping. What is the best way to burp a baby? There is no one method …
The time has finally come to vaccinate your children five years of age or younger against COVID-19. The CDC recently provided EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for the COVID-19 vaccine for children five years of age or younger by Pfizer and Moderna. Below you will find my thoughts on some of the most popular questions regarding …
Parenting today is, in my opinion, more difficult than when our parents cared for us. The digital age has complicated our lives and with access to more knowledge, we also wonder if we’re doing enough, or doing too much when it comes to parenting. A concept that has gained alot of traction in media and …
Move over winter, spring is on its way! I’m sure you and your family are anxiously waiting for warmer days with more opportunities to play outdoors as much as mine is. While I encourage you and your loved ones to enjoy some much-needed sun and fresh air, I also want to remind you of the …
Trick or treating with your child who has food allergies can be challenging. As a mother of a child with food allergies, I can definitely relate to this first hand. Holiday times can be challenging for children if they feel like they’re being restricted by what they can eat. Peanut, egg, and milk represent about …
The 2019 n-CoV, or CoViD-2019, has been all over the news recently. Yet, there’s so much about this virus that we don’t know- like how infectious or transmissible it is, the total number of infected people (including asymptomatic patients) and as a result, the mortality rate. There are currently 60 confirmed cases of n-CoV in …
This Pediatrician Explains What We Currently Know about the Novel Coronavirus Read More »
Being sent to the ER or hospital by your child’s physician can be a scary experience. You may be unsure of what to expect, how long of a stay, what all your child’s medical care and course will entail. As a brief guide, I wanted to mention a few pointers to families. Let’s first start …
Things to Know if Your Child is in the ER or Needs to be Admitted Read More »
Urgent cares have become wildly popular. Just in my immediate town, there are at least 5 urgent cares only 0.5-1 mile apart. My practice is in a multi-specialty medical building where there is an urgent care on the bottom floor. Even CVS pharmacies are starting to provide urgent care “Minute Clinics.” While these may be …
The DO’s and DON’T’s when Taking Your Child to the Urgent Care Read More »
School is in session but what about extracurricular activities? Sports are an integral part of many children’s day. How do we weigh the risks associated with playing a sport? Guiding principles judge risk by how many people a child or coach interacts with, the closer the physical interaction, the more sharing of equipment there is …
