As the weather warms up and spring break is upon us, it is again time to remind parents about the importance of sun protection. While most families think about this at the height of summer – in their bathing suits at the beach – children should wear sunscreen anytime they are outside to play. This means that spring soccer practice, afternoons at the... »

Like most of you, I am certain, it seems as if almost every patient I have seen this month has complained of a cough (or, rather, their parents have complained of their children’s coughs).

We are well into respiratory virus season so this isn’t at all unexpected and is rarely concerning (although a detailed history and physical should always be completed... »

As the number of parenting books, magazines, websites, and blogs has grown over the years, so too has the number of specialized strategies designed to maximize children’s health and development. "Baby signing" is one such strategy that has increased in popularity in recent years, emphasizing early and improved language development.

A quick... »

This spring, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a policy statement officially recommending that it is safest to remain in a rear facing car seat until at least the age of 2 years or until reaching the highest weight and height allowed by the manufacturer. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that... »

I am increasingly being asked by families for suggestions on how to increase their children's activity level. Appropriate and regular physical activity has many health benefits for children and adolescents. Studies have shown that regular physical activity can help aid in weight reduction, strengthen and increase bone density in healthy children, reduce... »

pdnews@elsevier.com“Back to Sleep” and “Tummy Time” are two phrases with which most pediatricians are very, very familiar. However, while the concept seems simple – a baby should be supine when asleep, and prone when awake – in reality it is confusing for parents and providers alike.A new parent recently told me,... »

pdnews@elsevier.comNot long ago, I was asked to speak to the family members of a newborn coming for their first visit to the Women, Infants, and Children clinic, situated next to our pediatric offices. This eager and loving young couple wanted to know what they could do to help their baby learn as she got older, and the nutritionist thought I might be able... »