Because I’m a mother and an orthodontist, other parents frequently ask me about pacifier use. Should I give my child a pacifier? When should I stop my child’s pacifier use? Do you…
Browsing: Children’s Health
While at the store the other day, I noticed a parent try to quiet a whining child. I saw the parent rolling his eyes, and I released an empathetic sigh. I…
One out of every eight infants in the United States is born prematurely each year. Preterm-related causes of death account for about thirty-five percent of all infant deaths, more than any…
Side by Side Virginia was established in 1991 and provides a lifeline for LGBTQ youth ages eleven to twenty in Richmond.
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (August), Planned Parenthood is encouraging parents to get their children, both boys and girls aged 11-12, vaccinated for the human papillomavirus (HPV). The…
Grandma swaddles. Aunt Lisa says no. Where are the experts on swaddling?
For most of us, there’s no shortage of wonder as to how far (and how quickly) technology has advanced since our own childhoods. Today, there isn’t an element of a…
Allergy season is back, and it’s being predicted as another miserable year for the “wheezes and sneezes.” Kids of all ages – from babies to teens – are vulnerable to…
Most people have experienced acne to some degree, whether it’s an occasional pimple, or full-blown breakouts with cysts and lesions. If you suffered from acne as a teenager, you know…
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s duty! Here’s what to look out for and how to respond in complicated situations.
Lice and what to do about it!
Symptoms of strep throat include sudden onset of a sore throat, fever, difficulty swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes. And it’s super common in kids.