March 15th, 2008 by admin
Empowered Patient is a regular feature on CNN. The topic on March 13th was about when it’s okay to question your pediatricians advice. I suggest checking out the article in it’s entirety at CNN Health. I know for me personally when I talk with my pediatrician about certain issues the response I am getting has more to do with the doctor’s personal opinion and less to do with medical facts. But that is to be expected when addressing such issues as toilet training, picky eaters or other similar issues. As for the medical side of things I know that I am not as knowledgeable as my pediatrician so in regards to medical topics I do take his input as expert advice.
What’s your thoughts on this topic?
August 8th, 2007 by admin
Children & Cats
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Cats can be a wonderful addition to households with children. I have seen cats become the most loved and cherished friend of many children. If you have children and are trying to decide whether or not to add a cat to your family, or if you already have a cat and are bringing a new child into the a family, then this article may be of help. There are several important considerations concerning choosing the right cat at the right time. The article will also explore why cats are sometimes better pets than dogs for small children as well as health concerns for children and cats living in the same household. Read the rest of this entry »
July 17th, 2007 by admin
I Wanna Go Home!
When Your Child is in the Hospital
By Laura Nathanson, M.D., FAAP,
Author of What You Don’t Know Can Kill You
When a child is admitted to the hospital, pediatricians have the same concerns that families have: make sure the child stays safe, comfortable, and as emotionally secure as possible.
In my childcare book The Portable Pediatrician, I talk about the emotional meaning of hospitalization for children of each age group from Birth to Five. (It’s in the “What If” section of each age-based chapter, along with such challenges as parental divorce, death of a pet, arrival of a new sibling, and so on.) While I still stand by that advice, there have been three big changes since then when it comes to keeping children as safe and as comfortable as possible: Read the rest of this entry »
