15 2026 October
Volunteerism to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
In college, I volunteered in a Mother Teresa clinic in Haiti, holding infants, feeding them, and playing with children whose parents were unable to care...
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27 2026 August
Should I Send My Kid Off to College With Narcan?
My answer: Yes. Why? Because over 90% of opioid deaths are unintentional — many recreational drug users are exposed inadvertently, through drugs laced with fentanyl...
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23 2026 July
The Case For Reading Aloud With Your Children
I recall the time I helped put one of my best friend’s sons down for a nap with some reading time. He was so excited...
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16 2026 July
Vitamin vapes? Wellness vapes? Quit Them All
It was not until I became a pediatrician and a parent that I understood the impact of policy on day-to-day parenting practices. From seat belts...
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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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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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