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

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 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.

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: honey, saline, humidifiers, and more. See what’s safe, what to avoid, and when to call your child’s doctor.

Understand why children cough, what the possible causes are, and when a cough could signal something more serious. Pediatrician advice for parents.

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.

Confused about the flu shot for kids? Get clear, evidence-based answers about timing, safety, and side effects from a pediatrician mom.

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.

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.

What are the best bug sprays for kids? And are insect repellents even safe? Here is a pediatrician’s take on exactly what parents need to know (and some info on which products a pediatrician mom uses on her own kids).

This is a follow up post on the Home Test to Treat Program, a national telehealth pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of home testing and treatment for Covid-19 and Flu. Here are some results, along with some helpful resources for anyone looking for care.

When kids have the stomach flu (or gastroenteritis) it can be very frustrating. Not only is it very contagious, but the symptoms are dramatic and it’s hard to know what you can do to help your child feel better. Here are my pediatrician mom tips to get through it like a pro!

Beyfortus (nirsevimab-alip) is a monoclonal antibody shot that effectively protects babies from RSV but there is a great deal of confusion and misinformation about what it is and how it works.

It is not a vaccine. Here is a clear explanation and a review of the evidence for parents.

RSV is a common illness that can be very serious in young babies and the elderly. Here is a guide for what to do and watch for if your child is diagnosed with bronchiolitis, along with answers to common parent FAQs.