The Importance of Reading with our Children
Reading is the best activity for building a child’s brain. Children hear and learn the meanings of new words and associate pictures with the words they hear.
Read MoreReading is the best activity for building a child’s brain. Children hear and learn the meanings of new words and associate pictures with the words they hear.
Read MoreAbdominal pain is a common reason for children to see their pediatrician. We like to divide the problem into acute and chronic causes. Let’s look at a few of each type.
Read MoreThe gifts of summer from the garden are easy to highlight in this special recipe. Panzanella is a Tuscan salad made from day-old bread, fresh vegetables from the garden, a simple dressing, and cheese.
Read MoreThe onset of puberty is a difficult time for children and parents alike. I think it’s important to tackle the issue with sensitivity. After the problems we have faced in our adult life, we may have forgotten how uncomfortable it was to talk about our bodies as we entered adolescence. Just as it’s important to give children a chance to understand what puberty all is about, it’s important to take their concerns seriously.
Read MoreSwedish pancakes were a special occasion breakfast for my family when I was growing up. They are not too sweet, and light, yet rich and luxurious. Best served with powdered sugar or real maple syrup.
Read MoreThe state’s Department of Public Health is asking parents to keep their children up to date on vaccines as the school year starts and polio has been detected in New York City wastewater.
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