John Down- Down Syndrome
John Langdon Down was a British physician in the early 1800’s whose family was descended from Irish roots. He apprenticed with his father, an apothecary (pharmacist) when he was 14. By the time he was 18 he went to London to study the field of medicine. There, he worked with a surgeon and under his […]
Positive Thoughts
MY pet peeve du jour…I am talking with a parent in the office and the child is simply not obeying. The dad turns to her and says, “If you don’t stop, then the doctor is going to give you a shot!” No, I am not going to give you a shot if you misbehave. I […]
Infant Reflux
Infant reflux is a normal thing for the majority of infants. Spitting infants are a normal part of day to day life. The spitting tends to increase around 2 weeks of age as the baby generally starts taking more volume with a growth spurt. This stretches the little stomach and the stomach acts like a […]
Stress and Kids
If you’re human, you’ve experienced stress. You may read countless articles on how to reduce your stress…simplify your wardrobe, declutter your pantry, enroll in autopay for your bills. But the simple fact is that stress if part of all of our lives and the best we can hope for is to prepare for it […]
Cold or Sinus Infection?
Cold or Sinus Infection? Studies show that acute bacterial sinus infections occur in only 6-7% of children with acute upper respiratory symptoms. Upper respiratory infections (i.e. colds) manifest in a predictable pattern. Children may experience a low grade fever for a few days accompanied by fatigue, headache, decreased appetite, nasal congestion, and sometimes a sore […]
Lower Flu Vaccination Rates?
Health leaders are worried about the flu this year. We keep up with our journal reading and they worry every year, so what’s different this year? They have a concern that the lack of the nasal form of the flu vaccine (FluMist) will cause some families to skip getting the vaccine this year. That could […]
You PEED in the POTTY! Yea!!!
You PEED in the POTTY! Yea!!! That is THE ultimate moment of parenthood. Yes, you love when your infant says ‘mommy’ or ‘daddy’ or when they take their first step. But peeing in the toilet…goodness, that tops them all. And so what do we do when this happens? We FREAK OUT with praise, we call […]
