As a pediatrician, I would much rather prevent injuries than treat them. This week marks National Poison Prevention Week and I’m partnering with the American Cleaning Institute to educate families about preventing accidents caused by liquid laundry packets (also referred to as laundry pods or pacs). These handy laundry packets contain highly concentrated doses of […]
Raising a self-reliant child not only benefits the child, it also benefits the parent. If you instill the desire to be independent early on, it will save you time in the long run! Teach children how to wash hands, to wash face, and to get dressed by themselves early on, and they will do it […]
There is a fine line between supporting young adolescents and taking over for them. Going to job interviews with your child really conveys the message you do not think they can do it on their own. Let your children do things and fail. Learning from mistakes teaches resilience and self-reliance. Support and listen when they […]
Along with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Levine recommends that all children 6 months of age and older get an annual flu vaccine. Under 6 months of age, parents and all caregivers should have the vaccine to protect their babies who are too young to receive […]