Sadly, millions of people in the US struggle with an eating disorder, and these struggles usually begin during the teenage years. Although there are several kinds of eating disorders, the two most common are anorexia nervosa (self-starvation) and bulimia nervosa (bingeing and purging). Who’s at Risk Most...
When it comes to your newborn’s nutrition, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that “breastfeeding is the optimal source of nutrition through the first year of life.” They recommend exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months, and then gradually adding other food to your baby’s...
If kids came with an instruction manual, one of the first chapters would be “How to Communicate.” It’s hard stuff! Unfortunately, no such manual exists, but here are a couple of tips. First, Listen Epictetus once said, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we...
It’s 2AM. Your baby is crying and her forehead feels hot. Or maybe it’s 3AM and your child comes stumbling into the room looking miserable. Should you call your pediatrician now? Or is it okay to wait until the morning? Oftentimes, it’s difficult to tell how sick...
Runny noses, sore throats, high fevers—flu season is upon us! People crowding indoors to escape the cold weather and kids going back to school creates prime conditions for the influenza virus to spread. Here are three tips that can help reduce the likelihood of your...
I’ll let you in on a secret: I hate the phrase “tummy time.” Why? Because it implies that it’s five minutes where we put the baby on the tummy, and then the baby starts screaming and getting mad, and then the timer goes off, and tummy...
When it comes to childproofing your home, “better safe than sorry” is the ultimate motto. Healthychildren.org reminds us that “most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are home but not paying attention.” Maybe in an ideal world, we could devote all of our time and attention...
Wouldn’t it be great if babies came with instruction manuals? Becoming a new parent is a daunting (but rewarding!) task, and there are lots of questions that come with it. Today, Dr. Mandal gives us the scoop on some of an infant’s favorite activities: eating...
If you’re an expectant parent, you probably have a few questions on your mind right now. Today, Dr. Mandal addresses a few of the more common questions that first-time parents have. How early should I start looking for a pediatrician? I’d start looking for a pediatrician in...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Why is it supposed to be so wonderful? Because it’s a time to gather with family and loved ones and build lasting memories. But with all the hustle and bustle that often comes with this time of...