When I was teacher, I would countdown to vacations. I reveled in the fact that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I had a chance to regroup so that I could return somewhat refreshed. I never once felt guilty about those breaks, either. I managed more than 150 kids, I was … Continue Reading →
Preschoolers love to pretend. They play dress up or imagine they’re pirates or “cook” for you. They “fly” and “drive” and even are able to become “invisible. “Their powers are endless. Often they find it difficult to differentiate what is real from what is not, but by early grade school, most children have a pretty … Continue Reading →
I truly enjoy the four seasons, especially when the weather is true to the season. Although we’ve had some oddly warm days this winter, we’ve also had enough snow to truly call this a Michigan winter. I want to be able to go outside and play in the snow with my 3-year-old daughter. She absolutely … Continue Reading →
I know it’s obvious and yet I feel I needed to do a blog about it with Spring Break and prom approaching. Every year I seen teenagers in the office who are unnaturally tan before for this time of year and the only way that can happen around here is if they are visiting a … Continue Reading →
Kids throw up a lot and most of the time it’s due to a stomach bug or reflux or something they ate. Sometimes, though, vomiting is a red flag that something more serious is going on and warrants attention. Recently I had a 5 year old come in who had awoken in the middle of … Continue Reading →
Every few years, the American Academy of Pediatrics reviews its guidelines for the diagnosis and management of ear infections based on the evolving understanding of the risks and benefits of treatment, as well as the nuances of the clinical features that determine the diagnosis and the recommendations change. I’m sure parents must think that ear infections are … Continue Reading →
Foolishly, I used to think of myself as a patient person, but over the last few years, my opinion has greatly changed. Of course, circumstances matter in that assessment. I can contain my frustration and maintain a level head through an afternoon of sisterly bickering or tired, whiny and needy children. Most of the time … Continue Reading →
Synthetic marijuana known as K2 or Spice is appealing to teens. You can often go to the corner gas station and find it in pot pourri-like products and by smoking it you can get an intense high. It’s of course unregulated and who knows what’s in it. Many teens have had serious adverse reactions to … Continue Reading →
Ear infections are common in young children, and during cold and flu season these infections happen even more. Parents worry that an infection gone undiagnosed could result in undue pain or hearing problems for their infant, so they often bring their baby in to get his ears checked at the first sign of a possible … Continue Reading →
Last weekend my almost 7-year-daughter calmly stated while playing on the computer, “You know, Mom, my ears hurt.” Not one to overdramatize being sick, I knew that chances of her having an ear infection after having a nasty cold all week were probably pretty great. I was not comfortable waiting until Monday to see a doctor … Continue Reading →