Sometimes, when a baby is born too early and their lungs aren’t developed enough, they need to be given oxygen through a machine in order to breathe. Unfortunately, over time, this can damage the lung’s fragile airways and air sacks, ultimately leading to a condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
JUULs and other e-cigarettes can be easy for teens to hide, but their nicotine content poses serious health risks. Learn what parents should know about vaping, how to talk to teens about its dangers and ways to keep younger children safe from nicotine poisoning.
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First published August 2016 Updated June 2026 In-toeing is a type of standing posture or gait pattern in which a child’s feet, and in some cases the entire leg, point in toward each other while the child is standing and/or walking. Read More
First published February 2015 Updated June 2026 So you waited to see the doctor, then waited in line for the pharmacist to give you your medicine, and now it’s time to give it to your kids. Maybe you got the “yummy pink medicine,” but not all medicines are yummy or pink. Read More
First published July 2015 Updated June 2026 Disclaimer: I’m an inexpert expert. Let me explain why. I’m a pediatrician. I studied YEARS to get my medical degree, graduated at the top of my class, chose pediatrics because I loved kids, but when I found out I was having twins, I did what Read More
Thousands of kids get their ears pierced each year. Generally, ear piercing is a safe procedure, but a common complication is infection. Here’s what you need to know to help keep your little one’s ear piercings healthy and infection-free. Read More
Fathers play a powerful role in their child’s health, but they’re often left out of the conversation. Learn why dad’s involvement in doctor visits matters, the barriers many fathers face, and how tools like MyChart can help both parents stay engaged in their child’s care. Read More
We are all likely aware of the negative impact that excess weight can have on our kids’ physical health, but what about the impact of obesity on their emotional and psychological health? Read More
First published November 2015 Updated May 2026 For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t Read More
First published March 2017 Updated May 2026 Runny nose, cough and congestion are very common in the winter and spring, and parents often ask if their child would recover faster with antibiotics. Read More
