After years of treating infected ear lobes in babies, children and teens who got their ears pierced at a mall jewelry store, I figured there had to be a better way. I researched, tried out a few methods, found my
As summer draws to a close, it’s time to start preparing your kids to go back to school. Getting ready for a new school year is about more than new school supplies and clothes. This Back to School checklist will
The news headlines all read, “The flu has reached an epidemic level in the U.S. this year causing NY State to declare a public health emergency.”
Sound scary? Well most years the flu reaches an epidemic level, but last year
The flu has arrived! Hopefully you and your family have been vaccinated, are eating healthy, getting enough sleep and doing everything that you can to stay healthy this holiday season. But sometimes even doing everything in your power to protect
Research shows that tweens begin to self-medicate around 11 years old (approximately 5th to 6th grade).
Yet, according to two recent surveys of 6th graders and their parents across the country, tweens got a failing grade on their knowledge of
I’m currently pregnant and on a plane. I’ve been washing my hands frequently and trying not to touch too many commonly touched surfaces. Why am I being so careful?
It’s cold and flu season!
With cold weather upon us (at
1. What color should my baby’s poop be?
You may think that poop should be brown, but babies produce a wide variety of colors! During the first 24 hours of life, it is thick, sticky, and brownish-black in color (meconium).
It’s 2 am. Your first night home from the hospital. The baby is crying and you’re exhausted. Is she hungry, wet, tired…aaahhh! You’ve read all the must-have parenting books. You thought you were prepared. But nothing can ever completely prepare
SPF and Other Skin Protection Factors
Walk into any drug store or grocery store and you will be overwhelmed with sunscreen choices.: SPF 15, 30, 50, 100, waterproof, water resistant, baby and sports formula. Why is choosing the