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May 17, 2013
Despite numerous studies showing that good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), a healthy diet, and fluoride supplements reduce the risk of tooth decay, water fluoridation remains a flashpoint. Naysayers claim that fluoride causes a variety of health problems ranging from... more
April 26, 2013
Parents who work outside the home know that childcare providers must be our partners in ensuring our children’s health and wellbeing. Whether the issue is TV time or nap accommodations, juice consumption, or physical activity, your child’s care provider will... more
April 15, 2013
For many new parents, the days immediately following their baby’s birth seem like a blur of diapers, feedings, and sleep (or lack thereof). “Going out” can seem like a huge undertaking, and one that doesn’t happen much. But there’s one... more
April 11, 2013
Seconds count in responding to anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction with rapid onset that may result in death unless treated quickly with an injection of epinephrine. It may sound dramatic but there are no embellishments here. In fact, after a... more
April 11, 2013
Here’s a fact no parent wants to hear (but no one should ignore): Preventable injuries are the #1 cause of death for U.S. children 1 year of age and older. Each year, an estimated one million children worldwide are killed... more
April 4, 2013
Are you a nurse in need of an antidote for infant formula marketing? Are you a lactation consultant looking for a cure to blatant and subtle advertising practices that undermine breastfeeding? Here it is—just what the doctor ordered: A guide... more
April 3, 2013
The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court may have just begun considering the issue of gay marriage, but the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has already cast its vote. In the April issue of its journal, Pediatrics, the leading children’s... more
April 3, 2013
The number of cesarean births are going up and up. In 2005, 1.2 million babies were born by c-section. That number was more than 1.3 million in 2009. The trend is concerning, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)... more
March 22, 2013
If your child is scheduled to have surgery to remove their tonsils or adenoids, you may be focused more on promises of post-surgery ice cream than the prospect of post-surgery medications. However, you should be aware that the Food and... more
March 22, 2013
TV violence has been the focus of concern among parents, pediatricians, and educators for years, but the long-standing argument has focused more on the appropriateness (or inappropriateness) of adult programs for children. Does it matter, for example, if you turn... more
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