Fever: Treat the Kid Not the Number
Published on February 15, 2019 @ 10:29 pm
Fever phobia is one of the hardest “medical misunderstandings” I encounter. A seminal paper published in 1980 found that parents thought fever could harm their
Understanding Food Allergy
Published on February 9, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
Did you know that up to one third of all parents report some kind of bad reaction to food in their kids? The prevalence of
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Published on February 1, 2019 @ 3:54 pm
Here’s a scenario for you: You’re holding your toddler’s hand while walking at the park. You tell your toddler it’s time to go. She decides
The Stomach Flu Does Not Exist
Published on January 25, 2019 @ 2:36 pm
Communication is super important to me. I’ve written about it before. Another “medical misunderstanding” happens when people talk about the stomach flu. Prepare yourselves for
Diaper Rash: How to Treat and Prevent
Published on January 19, 2019 @ 5:12 pm
I recently wrote about gastroenteritis, so it is a natural progression to talk about diaper rash. It’s a pretty common complaint in a diapered child.
Athlete Rashes: Fungal, Bacterial, and Viral, Oh my!
Published on January 13, 2019 @ 10:15 am
I always thought the “job hazards” of sports participation were orthopedic injuries and concussions. Did you know that athletes have a whole set of common