09 2026 July
The Fresh Air Prescription: Outdoor Play Improves Children’s Mental Health
I loved living in Virginia — the DC suburbs are lush with foliage, museums, playgrounds, shopping districts, and restaurants. On the other hand, Virginia has...
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02 2026 July
Bug Sprays: Must Know Facts For Parents
Whether for a picnic or travel to exotic destinations, parents often ask me about insect repellents. These questions matter because the right repellent can help...
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25 2026 June
There’s a New Sunscreen on the Block But That Does Not Alter My Advice Much
For the first time in over twenty years, the FDA approved a new sunscreen ingredient, Bemotrizinol. Bemotrizinol is a chemical sunscreen, commonly used outside of...
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12 2026 June
Why You May Need to Start Fake Laughing
My kids routinely get the jippies, what they define as uncontrollable laughter, usually about something nonsensical, and it’s contagious between them. My husband and I...
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29 2026 May
If Your Teen is Interested in Creatine, Here’s What You Should Know.
An analysis of teen creatine use revealed doubling of creatine during the four year study period. In 2024, 16.57% of teenage boys and 3.27% of...
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21 2026 May
Three Breakfast Changes to Improve Your Child’s Learning
New research suggests that adhering to healthier diets can prevent cognitive decline in older adults. The nutrients in foods— from prebiotic fibers in lentils to...
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15 2026 May
Mental Health Milestones?
Pediatricians have a lot to learn in medical school and residency, and often, the more pressing topics seem to be the ones related to saving...
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08 2026 May
Healthier and Happier Kids? Sign Me Up.
If I told you that swapping out thirty minutes of screen time with sleep or exercise would help your child be healthier and even happier,...
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01 2026 May
The Eldest Daughter. . . ?
I like to think Taylor Swift and I have a lot in common, but today I am focusing on a similarity many can relate to:...
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