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...
I’ve been taking care of children as a doctor for over 15 years (4 years as a primary care doctor in the Air Force, 2 as a pediatric surgery fellow, and over 10 years in practice). In that time I’ve probably been involved with well over 6,000 children getting ready...