Worried because your child is not growing? Growth Charts part 2
Worried your child’s growth has slowed or their percentile dropped? This article covers possible causes of slow growth, what to worry about, and what tests / next steps your pediatrician might consider
Why Isn’t My Child Growing? Part 1
Concerned your child isn’t growing as expected? Learn how pediatricians use growth charts, what percentiles really mean, and when to worry about changes in your child’s growth
Health Anxiety in Parents: How to Stop Worrying Every Time Your Child Gets Sick
Health anxiety is common in parents, especially after years of illness cycles and pandemic stress. Learn why it happens, how to manage it, and when to seek help.
Sore Throat in Children: How to Tell if It’s Strep or Something Else
Parents often think about strep when their child complains of a sore throat, but most of the time, the cause is something else. Viruses, allergies, reflux and even mouth breathing or dryness can also cause a sore throat.
Evidence-Based Cough Remedies for Kids: What Really Works (and What Doesn’t)
Evidence-based cough remedies for kids: honey, saline, humidifiers, and more. See what’s safe, what to avoid, and when to call your child’s doctor.
Croup in Kids: What It Sounds Like, What Causes It, and When to Worry
Ever heard a cough that sounds like a baby seal? That’s croup. Learn what croup sounds like, what causes it, practical tips to help in the moment, and when to call your pediatrician.
The Flu Shot: What a pediatrician mom chooses for her own kids
Confused about the flu shot for kids? Get clear, evidence-based answers about timing, safety, and side effects from a pediatrician mom.
After-School Meltdowns in Kids: 7 Proven Tips That Work
Is your child melting down after school? Learn what restraint collapse is, why it happens, and 7 simple tricks a pediatrician mom uses to help her kids feel calm and connected.
“Boosting” Your Child’s Immune System (What Really Works)
Now that school is starting, many parents start to worry about how to make sure their children stay healthy. This is when the immune boosting companies swoop in. Here’s the real scoop on immunity in children.
How to Transition Your Baby From Bottle to Cup at 12 Months
Learn how to wean your baby from the bottle at 12 months with proven tips from a pediatrician. Step-by-step guide on when to stop bottle feeding, cold turkey vs gradual transition, teaching cup skills, and making the change stress-free for your toddler.
Motion Sickness in Kids: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
Does your child get carsick, air sick, or nauseous during travel? Motion sickness in kids is more common than you think, BUT IT IS MANAGEABLE. Learn pediatrician-approved tips to prevent and treat motion sickness, including natural remedies like ginger, the best seat to choose, airplane hacks, and when to consider medication.
5 Common Causes of Ear Pain in Kids (It’s Not Always Swimmer’s Ear)
If your child is suddenly complaining of ear pain this summer, you’re not alone. And it’s not always swimmer’s ear. As a pediatrician and a mom, I see everything from middle ear infections to bugs in the ear canal. In this post, we’ll break down the most 5 common causes of ear pain in kids, how to tell the difference between conditions like swimmer’s ear vs ear infections. Whether you’re dealing with toddler ear pain in summer or looking for answers to confusing child ear infection symptoms, this guide will help you know what to do next and what to watch for.
Signs of Heat Stroke in Kids
Learn how to recognize and respond to heat illness in children, including key warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Pediatrician-approved tips for keeping your child safe during summer heatwaves.
Minimizing scars in kids
If you’re trying to figure out the best strategies to minimize your child’s scar (or yours) after an injury or a surgery, here’s a quick overview of what the evidence shows.