When I was eleven, I was at the mall with my friend, Allison. After lunch I went to use the restroom and there I saw blood. Despite some nerves I did not say a word and we went on with our day. That evening at home it happened again. I had absolutely no idea what…
Hey Dr. G I’ve got a topic for you… making kids “clean their plate.” Growing up I was always told to finish all of my dinner. This lesson has stuck to me so well that I’ll eat past the point of being full rather than waste food. Now that I’m a parent I find myself…
Yuck, lice. Is your head itchy yet at the very thought of it? As parents, simply hearing the word “lice” gives us visions of combing heads and doing load after load of laundry. Head lice have been a problem since we were children, but in recent years they are developing a resistance to products developed…
There has been a lot of talk about concussions in the news lately, because occurrences are on the rise. Every year, more than 400,000 kids head to the ER for a serious brain injury, which could be the result of everything from playground accidents to sports injuries to car accidents. Organized sports tend to be…
If your child gags or chokes while eating more often than other children, or if your child complains about food getting stuck in his or her throat, you may want to speak with your pediatrician. These are symptoms of Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE), a rare white blood cell disease in the esophagus, the tube that moves…
Iron deficiency is a common nutrient deficiency in children. Iron is important for a child’s growth and development because it helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. It also helps muscles store and use oxygen properly. Iron is an essential nutrient for your child, beginning as a newborn and continuing through…
When we were growing up the only kids who lifted weights were on the varsity football team. Gyms were for muscle heads and women did aerobics tapes. Today, kids start training at a much younger age and for a variety of reasons, from sport specific to personal. But is it safe? Strength training exercises incorporate…
Psst. I have a secret. Do not tell the kids this. We don’t want to let the cat out of the bag, okay? Here is the secret truth. Moms are not always right. Do you remember all of those old wives tales your mother or grandmother told you when you were young? Don’t swallow your…
Winter scenes make beautiful postcards. As a mother of young children, though, it can be daunting to gaze out the window and see one more day of weather that means you’re stuck inside the house. If the kids are getting restless and are no longer satisfied with coloring books and puzzles, it may be time…
As a parent I find that kids generally end up in one of two camps. Either they love milk, cheese and yogurt or they won’t go anywhere near it. I have one kid in each camp and have started to wonder about the effects of calcium deficiency. Calcium is an essential mineral which must be…
