If Babies Could Talk: “Just Put the Food in My Mouth!”
A humorous look at a strange phenomenon where dads hover a spoon of food before a hungry baby pretending it’s an airplane, when all the baby wants is to just get fed! [...]
How a “Normal” Birth Can Still Injure a Baby’s Brain
It’s information the labor and delivery team keep to themselves while the new mom holds her baby; a hidden birth event that can shape the baby’s future. […]
“Pimple” on Teen Girl’s Chin Diagnosed As Rare Cancer Called Rhabdomyosarcoma
One day you are a regular mom and the next day you are a cancer mom. It happens in an instant. It doesn’t matter if bottle fed or breast fed or if your child ate [...]
Can an Intelligence Test for a Preschooler Be Accurate?
Does your preschooler seem “slow,” yet the test for intelligence was normal? […]
How Long Should You Let Toddler Cry in Crib After He Wakes?
Your toddler cries every morning upon waking. How long should you wait before taking her out? Will waiting a really long time teach him not to bawl? […]
Toddler Throws Sippy Cup to Floor when Eating: Solutions
Thud! Your toddler did it again: Threw her big sippy cup to the floor. You pick it up, place it on her tray and she repeats. Here’s how to stop it. […]
Why Overweight Kids SHOULD Be Put on a Diet
Many influencers proclaim that “no child should ever be put on a diet.” Some even call this abuse. They believe children should be allowed to eat whatever and how much they want. [...]
Can Obesity in Your Child Cause High Blood Pressure?
If your child is overweight, this is more than a matter of self-esteem. It's a matter of high blood pressure. Even if an obese child can play tag, jump on a trampoline and ride a [...]
Young Child Vomiting Only at Night: Cause & Treatment
If your young child upchucks only overnight, the likely cause will really surprise you. “If your preschooler vomits only at night, my first thought as a pediatrician would be that it is a behavioral issue,” [...]
Is Rice Cereal Overrated for Babies? Think Outside the Box
There is no scientific proof that rice cereal is better for a baby’s health than any other food out there. […]
How to Get a Young Child Fit Enough for Long Walks on Vacation
Are you concerned that your young child won’t have the stamina to keep up with all the walking you’ll be doing on your upcoming vacation? […]
Can Antibiotics in a Toddler Cause Bloody Stools?
If you discover what appears to be blood mixed with your toddler’s poops, first ask yourself if your toddler has just started a course of antibiotics. […]
Should Obese Children Get Home Blood Pressure Checks?
Obesity can cause high blood pressure in children, so would it be practical to give an overweight child regular home blood pressure checks? […]
What Temperature Is a Fever for a Four Year Old?
At what point does a preschooler's or baby's temperature cross over to that of a fever? This is something that every parent should know. A fever likely means that your child is fighting off an [...]
Should a Baby’s Feet Be Covered in Public Buildings?
Have you noticed how common it is for parents to bring their babies into public buildings without their feet covered? Ironically, if an adult is barefoot in a restaurant, he or she will be told [...]
Preschooler Has Foot Pain Only at Rest: See a Doctor
Does your preschooler sometimes cry out in pain for no apparent reason, clutching his foot? […]
Why a Child Gets Pink & White Spots on Face After Playing
After your child has been playing outside or maybe inside on a court, do you then notice strange white and pink spots on their face? […]
Does an Infant’s Broken Finger Require a Cast?
If you think your infant has sustained a broken finger, you may be wondering if such a tiny finger needs a cast for healing of the bone. […]
Are Big Babies at Higher Risk of Diabetes?
If you just had a big baby, rather than picture him one day as a wrestling star, you should picture him or her one day having type 2 diabetes. […]
Can You Tell a Child’s Health by Their Size?
With all this talk about not being able to tell someone's health by their size, what about children? Can fat kids be healthy too? Is childhood obesity blown out of proportion? It's no secret that [...]
Vaginal Discharge in Children: Some Causes Are Serious
Vaginal discharge with irritation is the most common gynecological problem in girls before puberty. […]
Plus Size Mom Teaches Obese Child to “Booo!” Diet Commercials
A mom who says she's 265 pounds posted on Instagram a video of herself and her obese child hollering “Boooo!” at a diet commercial. The video was posted on Jan. 4, 2020. I recommend you [...]
Body Positivity for Children with Crooked Teeth?
Has the body positivity movement gone too far, with influencers telling their children to think it’s okay to have crooked teeth? […]
Can Untreated Scoliosis Lead to Spinal Stenosis?
If your child has scoliosis, you’d better make sure it’s monitored and appropriately treated – even if you don’t have health insurance. […]
9 Common Pediatric Dental Procedures Parents Need to Know
Kids’ dental care or pediatric dental care comes with its own set of unique challenges due to several factors such as age, diet and oral hygiene. […]
Baby Crawling on Floor at Home Depot, Other Stores: Safe or Not?
There are several ways you’re endangering your baby if you allow him or her to crawl around on the floor of a public building, whether it’s Home Depot or the floor of a medical office. [...]
Can You Stop Freckles from Forming in a Preschooler?
This isn’t about reducing the formation of freckles in a preschooler, but outright preventing the little spots from developing anywhere, especially on their face. […]
Black Grey Hard Lump Inside Mouth on Bottom Lip of Child
Here’s what to do if your child has a black or grey hard lump inside the mouth on the bottom lip. […]
Can Specks of Blood in Infant’s Poop Be Caused by Cancer?
It’s alarming when changing your infant’s diaper you see specks or drops of blood in the stools. […]
Can a Baby Get SIDS from Sleeping with Blanket Over Face?
If you’re worried that your infant might get SIDS, here’s why you need to keep the blankets and pillows away from your baby’s face during sleep. “A baby can suffocate and die if sleeping with [...]
If Your Baby Won’t Look at You Does this Mean Autism?
If your infant does not look at you, this may or may not be a sign of autism. […]
My Baby Doesn’t Mind Loud Noise: Is this Hearing Loss?
Some babies don’t flinch or seem uncomfortable in loud environments, and parents may think this means their baby’s ears won’t be harmed by the noise, or that perhaps there’s already hearing loss. [...]
All the Smells a Baby’s Poop Has and What They Mean
Baby poop smells different than that of adults, and there are different kinds of odor that a baby’s bowel movements can have. […]
Baby Poop Dangerous Color Guide by a Pediatrician
The color of your baby’s poop says a lot about their health. Certain colors and even textures mean potentially serious conditions that need prompt medical attention. […]
What Do Inverted Nipples on a Baby Mean?
Perhaps you know that new-onset inverted nipples in a woman can signal breast cancer, but what’s going on when a baby is born with inverted nipples? […]
Can Preschoolers Be Trained not to Shriek when Talking?
Do you find the shrieking loud speech habits of your preschooler getting harder to tolerate with each passing day? You do not have to put up with this. […]
Can a Two Year Old Get Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer?
Just how likely can a two year old ever get skin cancer of the non-melanoma type? The two types that are strongly associated with sunlight exposure are squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. [...]
Baby Briefly Passes Out After Hitting Head: Doctor’s Advice
If your baby gets hit in the head and briefly passes out, yet there are no other symptoms once the baby comes back around, this is a situation that should never be blown off. So [...]
Nosebleed in Only One Nostril in a Child: Cancer or Dry House?
When a child has recurring nosebleeds from only one nostril, this can be from leukemia, lymphoma or a cancer inside the sinus cavity. […]
Five Year Old Constantly Clears Throat: Causes, Solutions
“In general, throat clearing is a non-specific a symptom of many things,” says Dr. Bande Virgil, MD, a board certified pediatrician, professor of clinical pediatrics, and Amazon Best Selling Contributing Author of “The Chronicles of [...]