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Why Masks Are Important, Even After Having COVID-19
If you or someone you know has had COVID-19, you’ve probably heard that you are immune after recovery for at least a short period of time. So, you may be wondering, during this period, should you still wear a mask? The answer is yes.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): When Helping Preemies Breathe Leads to Complications
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).
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No Poo in the Pool! Tips for Safe Enjoyment of the Water
Millions of families are dreaming of ways to beat the heat with trips to the beach, lake, pool or waterpark – this can be a fun and safe way to cool off. However, you might not be thinking about the germs often found in even the cleanest recreational water spaces.
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Nasal Speech: What Parents Need to Know
We've all experienced an abnormally "nasal" sound to our voice when we have nasal congestion or large tonsils and adenoids. This is called hyponasal speech. In some cases the opposite may be true.
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Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries
In the event that one of your young stars is already suffering from an injury, massage can be beneficial in facilitating a speedy recovery.
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Why Your Child's Sports Physical Should Be Done in a Doctor's Office
Sports physicals should ideally be performed at least 6 weeks prior to the start of practice to allow adequate time for further evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of any identified conditions and should be performed by the athlete’s primary care physician in the medical home.
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Overscheduling, Overuse Injuries and Burnout in Youth Sports
Over 60 million kids take part in organized sports in the U.S. and 75% of them play more than one sport. Youth sport participation has been rising over the last two decades, especially among children younger than six.
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Shoulder Injuries in Young Athletes
Shoulder injuries in young athletes are very common and can vary in cause and severity depending on each individual athlete’s training schedule and what sports they are playing.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragedy
News of natural disasters, mass shootings, bombs and politics is enough to frighten adults, but children may feel even more shaken. When tragedy struck at Sandy Hook, my kids were little – one was a toddler and the other two were still in preschool.
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6 Signs Your Child May Have Bladder Dysfunction
Once your child has been successfully potty-trained – ‘taking care of business’ should get easier – but what if the accidents keep happening?