Sun-Smart from the Start – Sunscreen for Kids
Teaching your kids the value of sunscreen from day one and make sun safety part of your family wellness ritual.
Prevent Accidental Poisonings
Parents can’t wait to mark milestones in their child’s life, such as a first birthday or first steps. However, with these exciting milestones come added dangers, especially related to accidental poisonings. According to national data on poison statistics, children younger…
Your Baby’s First Fever is Scary
We look forward to so many of baby’s firsts, but there are some firsts that aren’t so fun. It’s bound to happen at some point: Your baby isn’t acting like himself and you notice he’s warm. It’s hard not to…
Are Babies Getting Enough Vitamin D?
How to meet baby’s health needs – what parents need to know about vitamin D and iron.
Stages and Ages of Feeding Baby
Last month, I marked the twentieth year of my career in medicine. In 1998, I moved to Richmond to enroll at what was then known as the Medical College of Virginia. In addition to the name of Virginia’s renowned medical…
Keeping Kids Safe
During your child’s hospital stay, asking questions and advocating for your child is critical.
