Believe it or not, winter is upon us again. The days of throwing on flip flops and running out the door are coming to an end. We are spending extra time in the morning adding layers of clothing as the temperatures drop. It’s a good time to review how to keep kids safe in a car Read More
Some Toddler Advice
Of all the the topics I discuss with my families the most popular one is toddler behavior. My message to parents of toddlers is that the number one priority of your parenting during these years is to ESTABLISH YOUR AUTHORITY. If your kids don’t listen to you by about 5-6 years old then it Read More
Anxiety
Anxiety Definition: distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. Believe it or not, anxiety is a necessary emotion. Anxiety keeps us safe. It keeps us aware of our surroundings and monitoring for possible danger. It helps us to be kind and to look out for others. Read More
Stomach Bugs
Along with colds and coughs, winter brings the joy of stomach bugs. Often referred to as the “stomach flu”, it usually starts with vomiting. Within a day, a child will start having diarrhea. As a parent, how can you help your child at home? When should you bring them to the office? When Read More
Ear Infections
More likely than not, you have sought medical care for your child for an ear infection. Ear infections are the most common reason in pediatrics for an office visit. It’s also the number one diagnosis for kids necessitating an antibiotic. What is an ear infection? How do kids Read More
Influenza in Pediatrics
If you have tried to seek any kind of medical care for a sick child recently, you have likelyexperienced difficulty in being seen. We are off to a very busy and early start to the winter sickseason. In fifteen years of practicing medicine in the Twin Cities, I have never seen such ademand for health Read More