Southern CA, you’ve been warned. The flu is coming and it’s coming bad. Typically the flu starts on the east coast and works its way across the country. Most states are now seeing high flu activity and this year’s popular
When You Should Worry and When You Can Relax Fever Relax I know it’s hard to hear, but parents do NOT need to stress about the number on the thermometer. As long as a child is over 3
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I had a fun segment on KTLA last week. If you missed it you can view the full segment online to hear our discussion on the Truth About Holiday Myths. We didn’t make it through all of the holiday myths,
Breast cancer—just saying it sends chills down my spine. I stood by my mom through surgery, chemo and radiation. I supported girl friends through treatment, recurrences and more treatment. Three million women are living with breast cancer, and one third
I can usually tell if a family is prepared the moment I enter the exam room. When children are prepared for a situation, there is a greater chance that they will cooperate, behave and enjoy their experience. When parents are
Parents often worry that if they are too strict their children won’t like them, but if they aren’t strict enough their children may get into trouble. This is a common dilemma for many moms and dads. How do you decide
I would love to hear your best tips for helping parents successfully wean their toddlers from pacifiers. I have a 21 month old girl who understands and respects that the paci is only for crib time, but isn’t having it
When feeding my 15 month old, what about sushi? ~Laura My boys love sushi. Fish and shellfish are healthy choices (good source of protein and omega-3-fatty acids) for infants and children who can handle small pieces of table food. If
Dr. Tanya, Hi! I have a 16 month old daughter. She still nurses a ton (every few hours during day and night). She is pretty small weighs 20.5 lbs. Very active (walked at 10 months, climbs everything) has over 35