I think that parents and pediatricians always want to avoid intervention if possible – such as avoiding antibiotics for that very mild ear infection. But we also want to avoid skipping treatment for kids who could really benefit. ADHD is … Read more
I have stumbled on a tool kit that I find pretty helpful – I think it’s worth sharing. I am always very cautious about suggesting materials put out by pharmaceutical companies. We all ought to be a cautious about … Read more
Your child is kicking and screaming and causing a scene in the middle of the grocery store, all because they can’t have a special type of cereal. This is the type of situation that most parents fear. Why is my … Read more
There is a lot about television that concerns me, especially the passive nature of TV viewing. The next time your child watches TV, look at him instead of the screen and ask yourself, “What is he doing?” or perhaps more … Read more
My style as a parent is to read everything I can get my hands on, pick and choose what makes sense to me and then stick with what works after putting it into practice. Not everybody does that, though, and … Read more
