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Preschoolers

  • The building blocks of learning

    Often parents ask us how to encourage learning in their toddlers. Everyday experiences with parents and toys are more valuable than flashcards or television. To help understand how simple toys enrich toddler…

    September 10, 2012 by

  • It’s a nailbiter…paronychia infections

    Ouch! This kid’s index finger has a finger nail infection called a paronychia. Often seen in nail biters and cuticle pickers, this infection occurs in the skin around fingernails. Although most kids…

    August 23, 2012 by

  • Hellos and good-byes: school 2012

    In the office it’s raining school forms. At this time of year, I see many of my patients embarking on their next stage of schooling. Kids I remember starting kindergarten are off…

    August 19, 2012 by

  • Spotting the rash of ringworm

    Although it’s called ringworm, this rash isn’t caused by a worm.  In fact, it barely looks like a worm. Otherwise known as tinea corporis, the patch of ringworm is usually a flesh…

    August 2, 2012 by

  • The dirt on tetanus

    Look at this rusty old anchor atop an old fort. Rust plus dirt equals a perfect breeding ground for tetanus. As my kids scampered between different anchors last week, I quickly calculated…

    July 26, 2012 by

  • Hold tight, but remember to let go

    Let’s think about universal parental admonishments:                 “Hold on tight.”                 “Be careful.”                 “Look out!”                 “Don’t let go.” Now let’s think about the universal goal of parenting: to create children…

    July 4, 2012 by
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