It’s your worst nightmare. Your child throws a tantrum in a public place. You’re stressed out and are ready to have a tantrum of your own.How can you deal?The most difficult — yet most important — thing to do is to ignore your child during the temper tantrum. See if the tantrum dies down.If that […]
It’s your worst nightmare. Your child throws a tantrum in a public place. You’re stressed out and are ready to have a tantrum of your own.How can you deal?The most difficult — yet most important — thing to do is to ignore your child during the temper tantrum. See if the tantrum dies down.If that […]
Even the cleanest children get lice. Those little bugs tend to nest in certain colors and textures of hair, which is why some people get repeat visits.Lice are bugs that crawl from one scalp to another. They can crawl from combs, brushes, and clothing onto a fresh scalp. The bugs look like sesame seeds, and […]
Even the cleanest children get lice. Those little bugs tend to nest in certain colors and textures of hair, which is why some people get repeat visits.Lice are bugs that crawl from one scalp to another. They can crawl from combs, brushes, and clothing onto a fresh scalp. The bugs look like sesame seeds, and […]
A recent report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics proves the importance of fathers in the development of young children.Engaged fathers are associated with better academic success, health, social skills, and confidence. Their children also have less delinquency and reduced likelihood of substance abuse.It really matters to get dads involved with children. They don’t […]
A recent report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics proves the importance of fathers in the development of young children.Engaged fathers are associated with better academic success, health, social skills, and confidence. Their children also have less delinquency and reduced likelihood of substance abuse.It really matters to get dads involved with children. They don’t […]
The slowness of winter and the stress of the holidays can be a lot, even for our children. Hilary Bowers, MD, is the Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services and a board-certified pediatrician providing care through the Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG). She is also a member of the UC San Diego Health […]
Children, Seasonal Depression, and Staying Busy in the Winter
The slowness of winter and the stress of the holidays can be a lot, even for our children. Hilary Bowers, MD, is the Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services and a board-certified pediatrician providing care through the Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG). She is also a member of the UC San Diego Health […]
Everyone craves a fresh start sometimes, even our children. Whether it’s a brand new year, or just wanting to try something new at any point in the year, it’s important to be realistic and healthy when it comes to setting goals. Joining us for this conversation is Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH, MHPEd, an attending physician in […]
Everyone craves a fresh start sometimes, even our children. Whether it’s a brand new year, or just wanting to try something new at any point in the year, it’s important to be realistic and healthy when it comes to setting goals. Joining us for this conversation is Nicole Cifra, MD, MPH, MHPEd, an attending physician in […]
When we’re out of our routines, that is the best time for chaos to enter the home. And with the holidays and winter breaks, all kinds of crazy injuries can happen. Even in the depths of winter. So today we’re talking about the most common injuries doctors see this season (a lot of injuries in […]
When we’re out of our routines, that is the best time for chaos to enter the home. And with the holidays and winter breaks, all kinds of crazy injuries can happen. Even in the depths of winter. So today we’re talking about the most common injuries doctors see this season (a lot of injuries in […]
Between the seasonal flu, COVID-19, and the rising number of kids with RSV, it’s time to talk about this triple-demic. Today we’ll talk about the slight differences between these 3 big illnesses hitting us this winter, what kind of symptoms to look for, and what to expect for the rest of the year’s flu season. […]
Between the seasonal flu, COVID-19, and the rising number of kids with RSV, it’s time to talk about this triple-demic. Today we’ll talk about the slight differences between these 3 big illnesses hitting us this winter, what kind of symptoms to look for, and what to expect for the rest of the year’s flu season. […]
Watching your child play sports is exciting. You can support your child as an organized sports participant both emotionally and physically.Benefits of Organized Sports weight control time management organization skills better bone density improved mental health social skills feeling of competence Listen to this encore episode from September 2019 as Dr. Kelsey Logan joins Melanie Cole, […]
Watching your child play sports is exciting. You can support your child as an organized sports participant both emotionally and physically.Benefits of Organized Sports weight control time management organization skills better bone density improved mental health social skills feeling of competence Listen to this encore episode from September 2019 as Dr. Kelsey Logan joins Melanie Cole, […]
Today’s children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development. And it can be difficult to know when your child should have a phone of their own. Well, to help you out, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and AT&T have teamed up to launch a […]
Today’s children grow up immersed in digital media, which can have both positive and negative effects on healthy development. And it can be difficult to know when your child should have a phone of their own. Well, to help you out, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and AT&T have teamed up to launch a […]
You’ve probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is. New guidelines released recently say jaundice is not something that we consider to be pathologic, but more physiologic, and it’s actually quite common in newborn babies. In this episode, we cover just what […]
You’ve probably heard the term jaundice before, and that it makes yellow babies, but you may not really understand what it is. New guidelines released recently say jaundice is not something that we consider to be pathologic, but more physiologic, and it’s actually quite common in newborn babies. In this episode, we cover just what […]
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