When I first read about some parents in Brooklyn serving up babyccinos to their tots, I have to admit, I thought…really, do we need to be serving our tots coffee? Just like us? However, the accompanying video of the little girl enamored with her babyccino, complete with rainbow sprinkles did make me smile. It was…
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Category Archives: children’s health
Baby love: soothing your fussy and gassy baby
I recently saw a new mom in clinic. Her chief complaint was written out like this: Baby is gassy and fussy. Mom is worried. Not sleeping well. When I walked into the room, I saw a visibly tired young mother. Adorable babe nursing happily. Mom was near tears as she started to speak. Apparently, for…
Pin ItDear parents, I support sleep…that is all
I’ve been reading and hearing about sleep issues all over the place lately; on facebook, on twitter, in my inbox, in various blog posts, and in clinic. I’ve heard and read: I feel like a failure, my 3 year still doesn’t sleep through the night. I’ve somehow failed my child, she can’t sleep unless she’s…
Pin ItNot all pink eyes are created equal
I get so many questions from parents about “pink eye”. Mostly it goes like this: “ewww…I hope it’s not pink eye!” Pink eye is one of those afflictions that causes us to squirm, think “oh no!”, and inspire us to wash our hands a million times throughout the day. Most of us tend to hide…
Pin ItBaby Skin 101: Cradle Cap
Babies come with their own unique set of dermatologic conditions that can baffle any new parent. Whole books have been devoted simply to recognizing and treating (or not) the myriad of skin conditions and birth marks we often see popping up on their newborn delicate skin. The good news is, most newborn skin conditions are…
Pin ItA case of scarlet fever
Scarlet Fever. That diagnosis sounds scarier than it truly is. It’s essentially Strep Throat with a telltale red, sandpaper quality type body rash. My son is currently being treated for Scarlet Fever. This is how it all started: Day 1 Chills began seemingly out of nowhere. He was at the baseball field, practicing with some…
Dr.Mom’s 3 days of the Top 5 in Video, Print, and Blog
Day 1: Top 5 in video As 2011 comes to a close, I sit here reflecting on what an incredible year it’s been for this little ‘ol blog of mine. I’m incredibly grateful for opportunities I’ve been presented with as a direct result of writing about motherhood, parenting, and children’s health…right here on Confessions of…
Dr.Mom’s Top 5 Winter Must Haves
Brrr…it’s cold outside. With the cold comes dryness. Dry skin, dry little noses, and dry/sore little throats. Add in the inevitable onslaught of viruses and you’re bound to contend with more than your fair share of coughs in the night, stuffy noses, bloody noses, and dry/itching skin. What’s a Doctor Mom (or Doctor Dad) such…
‘Tis the season…for your child to get a nosebleed: how to treat and prevent them
Winter is upon us and with that comes colds, allergies (yes, during winter), and dry air. Add in the common childhood habit of nose picking and you’ve got a perfect combination of factors that can lead up to nosebleeds in children. Nosebleeds (epistaxis is the medical term) in children are extremely common, especially among the…
Teens and Meningitis: What parents need to know
Meningitis is a scary illness for both parents and doctors alike. The symptoms and severity of meningitis can vary from mild, self -resolving to serious and life threatening, requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics. Meningitis can be a result of a common viral infection or a result of a bacterial infection. These bacteria caused meningitis cases…
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I'm a pediatrician, working part-time while raising my two young children, Big Brother (age 6) and Little Sister (age 4). I'm passionate about writing and writing about motherhood, parenting, and children's health is what I do best. You have landed at the place where the two worlds of doctor and mom collide. Enjoy! -
