Ensuring a smooth and peaceful bedtime routine for children is a challenge many parents face. As the day winds down, fostering an environment that promotes relaxation and ease is crucial for a restful night’s sleep. Here are four personalized tips for parents...
Being a parent of a child with asthma can be very challenging. It can be very frustrating to deal with the symptoms of the illness, such as coughing and frequent absences from school. In 2016, around six million kids were living with an asthma diagnosis. In 2017, over...
I’m a parent and a doctor. I am neither a virologist (a scientist who studies viruses) nor an infectious diseases specialist, however, I’d like to summarize what I know about the disease that is disrupting our lives to an unprecedented degree. COVID-19 (coronavirus...
With the winter fast approaching, the parents and loved ones of young children will want to take added precautions to keep their youngsters safe during harsh weather conditions. This goal might be accomplished by: Dress Them In Additional Layers Pediatricians and...
I’ve written about what to ask before surgery and how to get your child ready for surgery. But what will the day of surgery actually be like? Knowledge is a great way to combat fear and anxiety. Let me walk you through the steps your child will go through (for...
