November 4, 2020 There is only one thing that is ever certain in our lives. There will be change. It’s true. Nothing stays the same. Nothing really. Our sadness, anxiety and frustration usually comes from the lack of acceptance of change. I know it happens to me. Things change andContinue Reading
October 21, 2020 “She is having headaches and she is nauseous every morning before school. At night, she has trouble sleeping and comes into my room at night. I’m worried.” If this sounds familiar to you, you’re not alone. Doctors all over the country are seeing more and more patientsContinue Reading
July 29, 2020 In the summer kids usually come in for their check-ups. This is an opportunity for doctors to touch base with families and see how their kids are doing. This day was no different than others, and the next family hurried in. A 14 year old girl, tallContinue Reading
May 20, 2020 As pediatricians, we frequently receive updates regarding topics of interest that the Academy of Pediatrics finds important for us to be aware of. Recently, a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics caught my attention. They are recommending that doctors write a “PRESCRIPTION FOR PLAY!”.Continue Reading
April 1, 2020 “Can you read me one more story?” “I’m thirsty”, “Can I go to the bathroom?” Parents all around the world have heard these same questions right around the time that their kids should really be going to sleep! It can seem frustrating as you struggle to getContinue Reading
March 17, 2020 I can still remember as a little girl sitting hours watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. There was something about his calm voice that kept me glued to the television. Mr. Rogers would say, “There is only one person in the whole world like you, and people can likeContinue Reading
February 12, 2020 Good morning and Happy Wednesday!! It seems that everywhere you read, you see that rates of anxiety are increasing in both adults and children. Did you know that children with anxious parents have a greater chance of suffering from anxiety? It’s hard to control our emotions sometimesContinue Reading
January 29, 2020 It was a regular well visit for a young girl. She was 14 and there was clearly some tension in the room between mother and daughter. It is nothing unusual. The teen years often come with a lot of eye-rolling and resistance as the battle for independenceContinue Reading
January 8, 2020 The end of a year always brings with it mixed emotions. It often makes you pause and reflect on the year that passed. It is interesting how certain moments or specific events seem to stand out. I’ve always wondered why some things are given more meaning inContinue Reading
November 12, 2019 Those eyes! Its hard not to look into the eyes of a baby and immediately feel the intense love that comes from knowing that you had a big part in making this little person that is now completely dependent on you. It can feel overwhelming. You wantContinue Reading
