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
You’ll probably notice a sharp drop in your toddler’s appetite after his first birthday. Suddenly he’s picky about what he eats, turns his head away after just a few bites, or resists coming to the table at mealtimes. It may
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
Dr. Tanya, Is it normal that my 5 weeks old boy clears his throat during his sleep at night? After he clears his throat, he also stretches his arms and legs and then goes back to sleep. He doesn’t have
Day care, school, birthday parties…anywhere kids share time, they share germs. Healthy children can catch around 10 infections a year. You can’t hide your child at home 24/7 to prevent illness, but there are steps you can take to decrease
Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. One of the best things about being a kid is that you have a good excuse to jump in mud puddles and dance around in the rain. My boys love testing out
I’m not a gourmet chef by any means (just ask my husband). But when it comes to pleasing my kids, I have had a few healthy food victories in the kitchen. And they are usually willing to try anything (at
I feel like I am always talking and writing about how to help your child eat healthier. It’s not easy, especially in a busy family surrounded by a culture of fast food nutrition and couch potato fitness. Having a healthy lifestyle takes hard work and perseverance, but it’s
Parents ask me everyday what is the best way to keep their child healthy this winter. It’s simple, teach them how to wash their hands. As a mom, I know this sanitizing task is often easier said than done. So how do you know
Did you know that October is “Organize Your Medical Information Month?” Organizing your child’s medical information can help you remember when his last whooping cough vaccine was or what medication he took last winter when for wheezing. To help you get your