When it comes to taking care of little teeth, parents often face an uphill battle. Dentophobia, or the anxiety related to oral care and/or going to the dentist, is common among children and it has risks. In children, it can…
In February, Americans celebrate Heart Month, a time spent focusing on improvement of heart and vascular health for all ages. Areas of focus often include monitoring and controlling blood pressure, managing cholesterol and blood glucose levels, moving more and eating…
Up for a little homework? I hope so and look forward to seeing your self-care plan after this episode. Let’s hold each other accountable to get it done for a more whole, healthy 2023. When most people are setting new…
“Soft skills,” such as communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem solving are important to overall success in life and the process of building them begins early in childhood. Children with ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, and learning differences often have challenges…
As nationwide debates abound, gender affirming healthcare is one that impacts the health and well-being of gender diverse youth. Facts such as, what it is and isn’t, how and when it is given, and the risks and benefits of treatment…
A recent study found that chemicals, called parabens, in everyday hair and personal care products cause breast cancer cells from Black women to “grow, invade, spread, and express genes linked to cancer…” Parabens serve as preservatives and only a small number…
According to the CDC, over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year in the U.S. contributing to over 35,000 deaths. For quite some time, the medical community has sound the alarm on bacterial resistance to antibiotics. It has urged both healthcare providers…
Last month, I was interviewed by social media influencer and host of Divas with a Purpose, Michelle Garrett. She has such a powerful story and platform that the American Academy of Pediatrics invited her to join in a partnership with…
The science of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences or PACES is rapidly growing. Childhood trauma has such an impact on our lives that the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have partnered to raise awareness about…
Social-emotional skills are just as important to learn in childhood as academics. As a pediatrician, I see many children struggling to behave and even getting suspended from school due to delays in emotional regulation. These children are often labeled “bad”…