Concussions 101: Know the Signs & Symptoms and How to Care for Your Child
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by harm to the head or whiplash causing violent movement of the brain within the skull. Read More
Preparing for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Struggle
As I sit here, holding back tears, I think about the previous blogs I’ve written in regard to preschool worries, after-school problems and kindergarten questions. Read More
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Help Your Teens Avoid Social Media Oversharing
While it’s summertime and the school schedules and homework are gone, I get the chance to “hang around” with my kids a lot more than normal. Read More
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Surviving Blood Draws with Your Kids
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Activities and Sports: How Much Is Too Much for Kids?
Basketball, tee ball, swimming, soccer, music…the lists goes on and on for how many extracurricular activities are offered to children these days. But at what age should they begin, and how much is too much? Read More
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The Blessing of Quality Patient Care for Worried Parents
If there’s anything parents are instinctively good at, it’s worrying. Before our babies are even born, we’re experts and can think of infinite things to worry about. Read More
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Should You Bring Kids to Funerals?
“Cohen, Great-Grandma has died. Do you know what that means?” I said. Read More
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Helping Your Teen Learn How to Manage Money
My two teenagers recently received postcards in the mail from our bank. The cards offered special checking accounts with a $50 bonus and trendy debit card designs. Read More
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Is My Child Summer-Ready?
As a doctor, my goal is to keep children happy and healthy all year long. It is a great privilege to partner with parents to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children through every stage of development. Read More
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Help! I Can’t Find an After-School Program!
It’s 3 p.m. and school is out, but mom and dad work till 5 p.m. Now what? Read More
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The Awkward Phone Call
About a year ago, my freshman daughter told me that a friend of hers (who happened to be a boy) had invited her over to his house on a Saturday night along with a handful of other freshmen kids to “hang out.” Read More
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