If you have more than one child living in your home you are bound to hear bickering. For some families it is pretty constant and for others it is more occasional. Much of this is determined ... Read More »

Any parent of a child with ADHD knows how complicated this diagnosis can be. It seems ever present currently and there is indeed some risk of over diagnosing. ... Read More »

A survey was done using more than 20,000 teenagers, which resulted in a disturbing outcome. Almost 15% of these teens had the belief that they would die at a young age.  A commonly held ... Read More »

1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any ... Read More »

Like so many events of childhood, going to camp can be a big transition.  In this article I am only referring to day camp and not sleep away camp, which ... Read More »

Once your children hit middle school they have a basic understanding of sexuality and the mechanics of the reproductive system. They will have this information ... Read More »

As a pediatrician, one of the most important things I can do is promote the importance of preventive care to my patients and their families: maintaining a balanced and healthy diet, daily ... Read More »

Continuing my discussion of childhood immunizations (AKA vaccines), I'd like to now share those which are recommended during the first year of your child's life.  Along the ... Read More »

By the time a child is 7 or 8 years old you should have explained basic anatomy to them. They should know the names of both male and female body parts. This knowledge helps to pave the way ... Read More »