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• When a vacation becomes an adventure

  This blog was originally posted November 2012.

• You, the flu and what to do

  ‘Tis the season- flu season, that is.

• What is Plagiocephaly?

  What do you do if your child has an irregularly shaped head?

• What pregnant women need to know about the Zika virus

  If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, here are some things to keep in mind:

• How To Spot Eating Disorders in Kids and Teens

  Are you sending your kids the right messages about food and body image? Eating disorders are diagnosed not just in teens, but in children younger than 12. So it’s important to teach your kids from an early age to have a healthy relationship with food and positive feelings toward their body.

• How To Help Kids with Social Anxiety During Pandemic

  Many parents, while trying to keep their children safe from COVID-19, worry their kids are missing important social skills. Some of the most common issues include social anxiety, gaps in social skills like sharing and parallel play, and separation anxiety. 

• Kids and Suicide: How Parents Should Talk About It

  It can be difficult to approach the topic of suicide with your children when you suspect they are depressed or deeply upset. You might be afraid if you bring it up, it will make your child more likely to attempt suicide. That’s not true. In fact, talking is a key factor in protecting your child.

• Childhood Diabetes: What Parents Need To Know

  Like adults, children can experience two types of diabetes, and unfortunately they are becoming more common. Type 1 diabetes -- which has nothing to do with your child’s diet, sugar consumption or level of activity -- is by far more prevalent than Type 2 in children.

• Childhood Ear Infections: When To See a Doctor

  Most children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old. The good news is that most will clear up on their own without any lasting effects.