Tips for Parents: Social Media and Your Kids
1. Get to know this technology. By participating in social media yourself, you will discover the various benefits of these forums. You can learn first-hand about how these areas are used and...
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I am a distracted driver.
I am a distracted driver. And this is NOT a post about DWT*. I am lunging after a lost pacifier stuck in the crease of a car seat. My “Go-Go-Gadget” arms are stretching for a sippy-cup rolling on the...
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Facebook: Something old, something new; your teen is on it, you should be too!
Nearly ALL of my teen patients are involved with social media. Facebook is a favorite, and for good reason. As one of the largest websites in the world, Facebook is used to keep in touch with friends...
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Today’s Tips for Parents: TV and Obesity
The more kids watch TV, the more likely they will be overweight. In my clinic, when talking about weight challenges with families, I know my parents have heard this association over and over again....
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Teens, Privacy, and Anticipatory Guidance. It is my Business.
As a pediatrician, part of my job is to freely discuss potentially risky behaviors with patients and their families. Providing this advice is often called anticipatory guidance. If I see a consistent...
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What I Want Parents to Know: 3 Don’ts and 5 Dos About Child Health
From time to time, I get approached by writers who would like a pediatrician’s perspective on various topics. Since talking about pediatric issues is my life’s work, I am often happy to oblige. Last...
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Porn, Pot, and Other Problems: A Teen Top 10 List
In a pediatrician’s office, summertime is teen check-up time. And, I love it. Annual checkups are a time for me to catch up on the school year, brag about amazing extra-curricular accomplishments, and...
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