5 Common Situations That Are Probably Not Allergies The following are common situations that parents often feel are due to allergies, but may be due to other non-serious causes and are not allergies: “Doctor, my child had a bad cold with fevers 4 weeks ago, and STILL has a stuffy nose and a cough at […]
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Fifteen Month
Here is a brief look at what your Fifteen Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how is your baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Breastfeeding Juice Whole milk Solids Calcium Parenting and behavioral issues: Bottles Caring for teeth Carseat battles Fluoride vitamins Tantrums Nightwaking and […]
Understanding the Tantrum-prone Child
Some kids are more inclined toward tantrums than others. Children with high needs, strong wills, and who have trouble controlling their emotions are more likely to fall into tantrum behavior. They have more difficulty achieving equilibrium, an inner emotional balance that helps people bounce back from life’s many setbacks and regain composure. These babies have […]
8 Admonitions to Parents Who Chose to Spank
By now you should realize that our position on spanking is simple: don’t. But we are also experienced enough to realize that some loving, nurturing, committed parents believe in spanking as part of their overall discipline package. As a pediatrician with thirty years in practice, I am also quite aware that regardless of our advice […]
Disciplining the Special-Needs Child
Disciplining a child who is “differently-abled” is likely to bring out the best and the worst in a parent. Parents try to help a child make up for what’s missing by increasing their love and attention, yet children with special needs trigger special frustrations in parents. Be prepared to run out of patience. We focus […]
Holiday Toddler Tantrum Triggers
Toddler Tantrum Triggers The holidays can be stressful for everyone in the family, especially for toddlers still trying to figure things out. Parents who are prepared for tantrums are likely to handle them better, so here are some common triggers to help you cope with your toddler’s holiday stress. Shopping You may or may not […]
24 A.D.D. Behavior Management Strategies
Simple A.D.D. Behavior Management Skills Every Parent Should Know Children with A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. can test a parent’s patience to the limits. In the midst of the struggles, it is important to think of A.D.D. NOT as a disorder, rather a way that your child learns and reacts to stimuli in the world around him […]
The Baby Book
The Baby Book – available in-store and online! America’s bestselling “baby bible” – an encyclopedic guide to the first two years of your baby’s life. The million-copy bestseller has now been revised, expanded, and brought thoroughly up-to-date – with the latest information on everything from diapering to day care, from midwifery to hospital birthing rooms, […]