Floss, floss, floss your teeth! Floss them every day! Floss the top. Floss the bottom. Floss the plaque away! I sing this song with my own kids every night. At ages 4 and 6, my boys still need help flossing
Many children enjoy visiting their pediatrician. I love when my patients excitedly run in the front door and give me or my nurse a big hug. And this actually does happen every day at my office, more than you might
Saying “No!” packs a powerful punch. We use it often — sometimes too often — without even realizing it. To our children, we say, “No. Don’t touch that! No. You can’t have a cookie before dinner. No. You don’t need
As a mother to 2 boys and a pediatrician with patients in many different schools, I know how important it is for your children’s schools to fulfill their needs. As a parent, you are your child’s best advocate when it
Dr. Tanya answers the most common questions asked regarding breastfeeding babies. Visit each question below for the extended answer on Sharecare. What are the benefits of breastfeeding? Breast milk is the perfect blend of nutrition for the optimal growth and
Dr. Tanya shares her expert advice on Sharecare by answering some common questions about children running fevers. Visit each question below on Sharecare for complete answers. When should I call the doctor about my child’s fever? The definition of fever
Mornings can be hectic and hurried. And when your day gets off to a rough start, everything that follows can seem more challenging. To ensure that your family has stress-free and productive mornings, here are 9 tips to get your
One of the best New Year’s resolutions a family can make is to READ MORE. Reading is important at every age and it’s never too early — or too late — to start. Read my age-appropriate tips to help increase
As parents often times weight loss is a large focus when developing eating habits. When dieting it’s extremely important to remain positive with food messages around your children. Too often food comes to represent the enemy to dieters. Young children
Before you give your child over the counter cough, cold or fever reducer medication, please read. Every year over 70,000 Emergency Room visits are a result of accidental overdoses of medications in children. Protect your children and keep all medications