Three little kittens, they lost their mittens, and they began to cry. Oh, mother dear, we sadly fear That we have lost our mittens. What! Lost your mittens, you naughty kittens! Then you shall have no…
Preschoolers
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Ode to the Binkie Bed time when toddlers start to shout, It is you, dear binkie, who knocks them out. Those thumb suckers look so snide, But haven’t been without you on…
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Acetaminophen, brand name Tylenol, has been in the news recently, and parents are asking me if it is safe. This medication, used as a pain reliever and as a fever reducer, is…
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A friend of mine who has no children commented to me that many people tell him, “You just can’t know happiness until you have children of your own.” However, I know several…
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I wash my hands about sixty times a day, maybe more. This in combination with cold Pennsylvania fall air leads to chapped hands. It’s a sure sign winter is approaching when patients…
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Do you ever wonder how vaccines work? To understand how vaccines work, I will give you a brief lesson on the immune system. Trust me, it is interesting. Let me give you…
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Unless your child is getting the flu mist, your child may receive not only the seasonal flu vaccine as an injection this year, but also the H1N1 vaccine as an injection. Here’s…
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I’ve heard some interesting things about milk over the years. I am going to share with you three myths about milk that I heard when I was a kid and I still…
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Well it finally happened. The day all mothers with daughters regard with mixed feelings. No, I’m not talking about my daughter’s first period. Today I discovered that my oldest daughter’s foot size…
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Parents often ask how they can tell if their child has The Flu or just a common cold. Here’s how: A cold, usually caused by one of many viruses such as rhinovirus,…