Don’t Be “Scared” of Halloween

Halloween is a big deal in our house.  Every year, we dress up as a family.  We’ve done superheroes, musicals, books, and current events.  Our 14-year-old is still willing to participate, and I’ll keep going as long as she does.  We also host an annual pumpkin carving...

Say “Boo” to the Flu!

I love fall.  It’s my favorite time of year:  pumpkin spice, beautiful weather and fall sports.  And then there are the flu shot clinics.  At my office, we offer drive through flu shot clinics where the mood is lightened with Disney music and bubbles.  Some families...

Buckle Up for National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

Buckle Up for National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week My husband loves to tell our daughter stories about riding in his family’s 1970’s wood-paneled station wagon, especially about the seats in the “way back” that faced the back window. I picture a scene like...

Heading back to class and back to ALMOST normal!

Heading back to class and back to ALMOST normal! I love the beginning of a new school year:  new pencils, notebooks, and a clean slate. Pediatricians, like educators and parents around the state, think of our year in terms of the school calendar.  I love talking to...

Safe Sleep for Happy Mornings

As a mom, I remember watching my daughter sleep in her crib. I stared at her for long periods of time to make sure that she was breathing.