Parents have been lighting up with questions about e-cigarettes and what they can say to their teenagers to convince them to stop, or better yet, not even use them. What are E-cigarettes? E-cigarettes are battery powered smoking devices that contain cartridges filled with a liquid that usually contains nicotine, which can be quite addictive. However, […]
Happy Mother’s Day Every day as a pediatrician, I get to hear from a lot of moms (including my own) which brings me to Mother’s Day—a time to celebrate mom for the special person she is. This week, therefore I thought I would share with children and dads some of the gifts mom really would […]
There are different types of distracted driving: Visual distractions that can take your eyes off the road, such as reading signs on the side of the road; Manual distractions that can take your hands off the wheel, like eating; and Cognitive distractions that take your mind off driving, like talking with passengers or using voice-activated […]
Parents seem somewhat bashful to ask me if it’s okay that their child is shy in front of others. Shyness is a common issue for parents and children. This week let me try not to shy away from the topic but provide some information about it. First, shy children do not lack the skills to […]
Summer is full of fun, good company, nice weather and lots of new adventures. While summer is one of the best times of year for most of us, it is important to be cautious about summer accidents and illnesses that are more common than we realize. Summer presents challenges such as sunburn, dehydration, open flame […]
Radishes are often overlooked, but they are packed with nutrients. Try adding them to your plate with this recipe for roasted radishes with soy sauce and toasted sesame Seeds. It an ideal choice side dish for a healthy diet. Radishes: Packing a Nutritional Punch Radishes are a good source of vitamin C with 25 percent […]
Perhaps the most devastating event a family can endure is the death or permanent disability of a child or otherwise healthy loved one due to an unexpected, rapidly progressing infection. As a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, I have unfortunately seen this happen too many times. One specific type of infection is particularly notorious for doing […]
Are you throwing away your unwanted or expired medications? Think about this: The same prescription drugs that may help you get better will only make someone else much worse, if they fall into the wrong hands. In fact, throwing prescription drugs in the trash makes them a target not only for your children or other […]
Cabbage is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. Its ability to tolerate cold temperatures led to the spread of its cultivation across Europe. This vegetable ranges in color from yellow-green to red-purple, and also comes in wrinkly-leaved varieties. Cabbage: A Brief History Cabbage is believed to originate from the Asia […]
Winter is here. The air is colder, and the food is getting warmer. Warm up with a twist on the classic: try out mashed maple potatoes made from sweet butternut squash. Butternut Squash: Nutritional Value The butternut squash is now one of the most widely prepared winter foods, and for good reason. It is a richly […]
