As a pediatrician, I know one of the most exciting times of a parent’s life is the birth of their child. Yet, this experience can be a challenging time for families whose children are born prematurely. I learned this more than ever when I was the Associate Chief of the NICU at the Hospital for […]
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Mommy Brain & Daddy Brain
How Parenthood Changes Your Brain for the Better Over my 45 years as a pediatrician, I’ve become increasingly convinced that the term “mommy brain,” and in a different way “daddy brain,” are realities of parent life. Actually, that makes sense. For babies to survive and thrive, parents, especially mothers, would develop an extra radar system […]
Pregnancy Skin Care
The Basics of Pregnancy Skin Care The skin of a pregnant woman needs extra care, not only cosmetically, but for comfort. Try these pregnancy skin care tips for taking good care of the skin that holds you together. Avoid sun damage Because of overactive pigment-producing cells, the skin of a pregnant woman is ultra-sensitive to […]
Choosing a Pediatrician
6 Tips for Choosing A Pediatrician Thirty-five years ago when I (Dr. Bill) was finishing my pediatric training and was about to hang out my shingle and open a practice, one of my professors advised me that there are three qualities parents look for in a pediatrician- the three A’s: affability, ability, and availability. Choosing […]
Sleeping While Pregnant
The Challenge of Sleeping While Pregnant As your pregnancy progresses and your little passenger starts taking up a lot more room, sleeping while pregnant becomes more of a challenge. You get more tired and need more sleep, but the changes of pregnancy can keep this from happening. Here are some explanations as to why sleeping while […]
Temper Tantrums
Temper Tantrums in 2-5 Year Olds A realistic fact of family life is that children can push our frustration buttons. We like to divide temper tantrums into two categories. The first category is manipulation temper tantrums. This is where a child uses obnoxious behavior in hopes of getting his way. The second category is frustration […]
Benefits of Juice Plus+
Clinical Research & Product Benefits Do your children get sick all the time? Do you frequently feel tired and run-down? Is it nearly impossible to get your children to eat fruits and vegetables? Are you lacking the recommended 7-13 servings of raw fruits and vegetables each day? If the answer to any of these is […]
Whooping Cough Infection
Contagious Whooping Cough Infection Whooping cough is a highly-contagious bacterial infection caused by a type of bacteria known as Bordetella Pertussis, which infects the respiratory tract. It is characterized by long periods of extremely violent and uncontrollable coughing spells. The whooping cough infection spreads as one infected person coughs or sneezes releasing tiny droplets of […]
Chickenpox Vaccine
Q&A about the Chickenpox Vaccine Learn the answers to commonly asked questions about the chickenpox vaccine. Click here to learn more about the chickenpox virus. Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine? Yes. Chickenpox is more of a nuisance than just an itchy night or spotted child. It’s a miserable week for the whole family. Children […]
Bladder Infections
Here Are Some Tips to Recognize, Treat and Prevent Bladder Infections Your five-year-old has been potty trained for two years now, but this week she has had several “accidents”. She also seems to be going to the bathroom more frequently and sometimes has a very strong, painful urge to pee. She tells you it burns […]
7 Tips for a Healthier Pregnancy
You and Your Baby: A Healthier Pregnancy Immediately after the excitement of seeing the pink line on the pregnancy test, comes the realization that how you live, eat and think can greatly influence the well-being of your growing baby inside. Follow these 7 tips for a healthier pregnancy, for both you and baby. 1. GIVE […]
What’s Going Around? Most Common Wintertime Illnesses
Winter season is here. The next few months are the busiest of the year for most pediatricians. Our waiting rooms are flooded with kids with the flu, coughs, the flu, colds, and the flu. More often then not, the parents are just as sick. There are several illnesses that we see the most during this […]