Diapers are a wonderful invention. They control infants' waste products in a relatively convenient, clean, and healthy way. Still, ever since children began to wear diapers, diaper rash has been the most common skin disorder of infancy. Click here...
This is a question many kids can’t help but wonder – if only in those moments when their parents make unpopular decisions. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s explanation of how genetics work.
Making children wear ear plugs or limiting water exposure is no fun. For years, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) have cautioned against allowing water in an ear that has an open tube in the eardrum. Recently, some have begun to...
Impetigo is everywhere the kids are. It is by far most common in infants and young children. They have more colds, more fingers in the nose, more small cuts and scrapes, and more insect bites. Impetigo doesn't imply that a child is dirty or...
Roseola infantum is a common illness in young children. They generally develop a fever for 3-5 days (worse at night), followed by the appearance of the typical red rash when the fever disappears. Click here to learn more about the roseola virus and...
Sexual abuse commonly comes to light through the child's disclosing the incident of sexual contact to a trusted adult. Click here to learn more about what constitutes sexual abuse and the steps a concerned parent should take.
Two types of bacteria, staphylococcus (staph) and streptococcus (strep), are the culprits in an impetigo infection. Click here for more information about impetigo treatment and prevention.
When Jacques Cousteau first took cameras under water, he opened up an enchanted new world for us to see. When ultrasounds were first turned toward the wombs of pregnant women, an even more marvelous world appeared.
Rolling over, sitting without support, cruising (walking along furniture), and walking independently are important developmental milestones. Crawling isn't. Click here to read more.
Hair color is produced by tiny cells called melanocytes that live within the hair follicles. In the course of a lifetime, the activity of the melanocytes in each follicle begins to wane, resulting in gray hairs. Each individual's melanocyte-clock is...
Often when a child is learning a new skill, such as sitting, standing, walking, or talking, he or she has a great deal of difficulty sleeping through the night. Click here for more information on sleep patterns.
It is so rewarding to rock our little ones to sleep. The feeling of closeness we get from holding them in our arms as they drift off is, for many parents, the pot of gold at the end of a multi-colored rainbow. It's very hard to give that up. At the...
Lots of kids get recurring ear infections, but how do you know when it’s time to seriously consider ear tubes? And how do you know if it’s the best option for your child? Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on ear tubes.
Rolling over, sitting without support, cruising (walking along furniture), and walking independently are important developmental milestones. Crawling isn't. This seems strange since, of any of these behaviors, crawling is most associated with babies...
For generations, parental wisdom has held that cold air is not good for children's respiratory systems. In particular, cold air has been thought to cause colds (thus the name). Over the last fifteen years or so, the prevailing medical opinion has...
Sexual abuse includes any activity with a child for the sexual gratification of an adult or significantly older child (more than about 4 years older). Children's intense need for affection and nurturance from older figures makes them vulnerable....
Kids and adults alike may find the subject of blood types confusing -- not to mention the whole Rh system! There’s a lot to remember. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s explanation of the ABO blood types.
The skin pigmentation, seen in approximately 50% of McCune-Albright patients, is often present in infancy, and is thus frequently the first sign. The characteristic lesions are called cafe au lait spots -- large, flat, light brown spots. Click here...
Breast infections are most common in the period from two to six weeks after birth, but they can happen as long as you are nursing. They are caused by bacteria that normally live on the surface of the breast, and may be complicated by a clogged milk...
When a girl begins menstruating as early as 8 years of age, there are a few things she and her parents should be aware of. Even girls who begin menstruating before the age of 12 should be aware of the issues related to early menarche. Click here for...
Children who have actually been abused will often recant their initial statement because they are afraid of their abuser or because their abuser convinces them that this is "their little secret." Several clues are associated with sexual abuse (but...
If you’re a new parent, you may not have known this, but diaper-changing veterans know that diaper rashes come in many shapes and colors. Click here for more information on diaper rashes.
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your thoughtful and timely reply. As you can imagine, the anticipation of being away from my children was almost as bad as actually being gone"...to read the rest of Nancy Cefalu's letter to Dr....
Whenever a parent and a young child have to be separated for an extended period, it is difficult for both parent and child. Click here for tips on helping young children deal with temporary separations.
