Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a babyโs skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as โFlat Head Syndromeโ and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Childrenโs Hospital.… read more
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Newborn Screenings: What They Are and What They Really Mean
The day has finally comeโyour baby is here. Warmly snuggled in his or her blanket, your newborn is perfect! But there are still some necessary screenings that your doctors and specialists will have to perform to make sure your baby… read more
Parenting Through Periods
Many of us can remember the moment we got it. Maybe we were at cheerleading practice, getting ready for school or even worse, in the middle of an exam. No, Iย am not talking about the flu, but one of many… read more
Ulcers in Children: What You Need to Know
โUlcerโ makes you think of overworked, over-stressed adults. While it may not seem like stomach ulcers are something kids would have to worry about, an Italian study found that the incidence of ulcers in kids in the U.S. was over… read more
Heart Health for Her
February is American Heart Month A study done in 2020 by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that women are found to be at a higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men. Why is this? To… read more
Hey Moms! Itโs Time to Put Yourself First
Parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also be one of the most exhausting. Mothers are often the foundation of the household โ making meals, cleaning, keeping up with extracurriculars and more. There is no debating… read more
Can Kids Have Osteoporosis?
Letโs face it - kids break a lot of bones. Playground time, scooter accidents, sportsโฆ these are all common reasons for childrenโs growing bones to bend and buckle. But what about the child who has recurrent breaks from minor incidents?ย … read more
Pediatric Endocrinologist Dishes on Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. Our sister publication, Wellness360, had the opportunity to interview Dr. Michael J. Haller, M.D. about all things diabetes-related.ย BY MICHAEL J. HALLER, M.D. FULL NAMEย ย Michael J. Haller OCCUPATIONย ย Professor and Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology at the University… read more
Snot Cheat Sheet: Understanding Mucus
When it comes to raising children, parents wear many hats. On any given day, you can be a chef, chauffeur, maid, therapist, nurse, teacher and last but not least, snot checker. Thatโs right, one of the many joys of parenting… read more
Setting Up an Obstacle Course in Your Backyard
Summer is finally upon us. If you are like mostย parents, you are faced with the ever-difficult taskย of keeping your kiddos entertained during theirย summer break. And we are not just talking aboutย them fending for themselves playing video gamesย on their tablets or… read more