You may be thinking, “To breastfeed or not to breastfeed…that is the question.” But because the health benefits for your child so far outweigh the challenges, there should be no question at all. Breastfeeding is the way to go. We have all been taught that there...
Over her 26-year career, Pediatrician Susan Sheinkop, M.D., has seen her career change. When she started, she remembers a vast majority of her time was spent treating her little patients for infectious diseases. But with advances in vaccinations that she says changed the face of...
Parents often feel a great deal of pressure regarding toilet training their toddler. Frequently it is a prerequisite for attending a preschool or program, and well meaning friends and relatives often tell stories of how early, quickly and easily their child potty trained. In our fast-paced,...
Finding the right pediatrician can certainly cause anxiety for new (or expectant) parents. It’s hard to know where to start when selecting your primary partner in your child’s health. You want to find a doctor who is skilled and friendly, but what else should you...
Are you unknowingly compromising your child's safety on wheels? Free at last! Our kids have been cooped up for months enduring one of the coldest winters on record. The idea of jumping on their bikes, scooters or skateboards to feel the warmth of the sunshine, catch...
Parenting is an exercise in expecting the unexpected. Few things create immediate concern and derail a day more than the illness of a child. At a moment’s notice, parents need access to a health professional they can trust. They need quick, reliable answers about their...
We all have bad habits. Frequently, they are such an automated unconscious behavior that we don’t even realize they are occurring. Children have a few that parents frequently ask for advice about changing. The most common habits that cause stress to parents are prolonged use...
A month-by-month guide to baby sleep patterns “I’M EXHAUSTED! HELP! HOW DO I GET MY BABY TO SLEEP?” I commonly receive this question from parents when their infant reaches about one month of age. The adrenaline from the excitement of the new baby has carried them for...
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