Travel medicine clinics are a valuable yet often underutilized area of medicine. International travel is a wonderful and fascinating endeavor, and may feature a weekend getaway to Mexico, mission work in Tanzania, studying abroad in China, or anywhere in between. Regardless of where your plans...
Finding places that provide sensory friendly environments for children with autism can often be a challenge for parents. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability and affects 1 in every 68 children in the United States. While this number is alarming, there is good news for...
The media has been abuzz with news regarding the Zika virus. With mounting concern and spreading of the disease, there’s a lot of information out there. So how do you know what the most up to date information is? As you probably already know, the Zika...
1. Snacks There’s nothing like traveling to give the kids “boredom hunger”. This might be the simplest thing you should be taking on spring break! Whether you’re driving in the car or flying, it’s always a good idea to have healthy snacks on board! Your trip is...
Is it better to circumcise or not to circumcise? Infant circumcision historically has been a hotly debated topic. There are people who take a strong stance either for or against the procedure for a whole host of different reasons. Religious practices or cultural affiliations can...
All of us have opinions and attitudes that are shaped by our own life experiences. My experiences as a pediatric resident made a huge impact on me and, as a result, I am passionate about the importance of vaccinations for children. I was a pediatric resident...
Winter in the Midwest offers many opportunities for family fun. Sledding, skating, snowball fights, skiing and snowboarding are all great exercise and a chance to create great family memories. However, it is important to take the right precautions to safely enjoy the winter weather and...
As the New Year draws near, I look back to evaluate the areas of success for my family, as well the opportunities for improvement. Wearing both my pediatrician and mom hats, four family resolutions come to mind that I will work on with my family...
Happy, healthy adults often start out as “smart babies.” While many new parents are anxious to raise a “smart baby,” recent findings have revealed concerning trends. Specifically, one in three children start Kindergarten without the language skills they need to learn to read.(1) In addition, two...
As we enter the holidays, our children will be surrounded and tempted by the treats of the season. Sugary treats are particularly abundant and there’s no harm in a small, sweet indulgence here and there. But it’s important to keep in mind that those indulgences...