Tomorrow, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome day. It’s a perfect choice of days, as it is the 21st day of the third month symbolizing the third copy of the 21st chromosome that defines Down Syndrome. I love my Down Syndrome patients. They are delightful, funny, kind, and never cease to amaze me. Down Syndrome is … Continue Reading →
There seems to be an epidemic of sorts in my practice. I have had several boys undergo the “Tommy John” surgery to repair a torn ligament in the elbow over the last few years. All of these athletes are great pitchers and all now in high school. All of them had to undergo a long … Continue Reading →
Children start having dreams at a very young age and sometimes wake or become agitated during the night as a result. Not all waking or agitation is due to dreaming, though. Night terrors can also cause significant night-time distress but are managed differently. Here’s the scoop on some differences. Timing: Nightmares tend to occur long after … Continue Reading →
Bosco cheese breadsticks. Corn dogs. Nacho chips with cheese. These are some of the main dish offerings in my kids’ school district and I have to believe that none of these is healthy, nor likely to help win the war on obesity. Of course there are salads and fruit and turkey sandwiches too, but I … Continue Reading →
I loved recess as a kid. When I was a student I went to a Catholic school and we didn’t even have a playground, and yet every day we went outside and played on the asphalt of the church and school parking lot. We jumped rope or played kickball or tag and I loved every … Continue Reading →
Soccer. Baseball. Hockey. Tennis. Swimming. Marching band. Bowling. Cub scouts. Religious ed. Does this litany of activities sound at all familiar? As a parent I feel like I spend hours every week driving all over town to drop off or pick up my kids from their activities. Between the driving and work and making meals … Continue Reading →
I’m trying to be realistic here. In a perfect world, eating dinner with the whole family gathered around the table with home cooked food would be a nightly event but we don’t live in a perfect world. Between long work hours, hectic after school activities, and a lack of desire to cook having a family … Continue Reading →
Concussion has been in the news a lot lately and that’s a good thing! Head injuries that didn’t result in passing out or obvious disorientation were previously shaken off so athletes could return to play. We know now that to have a concussion you don’t need to have such dramatic signs and that the brain … Continue Reading →