Safer Sun Protection
Happy SUMMER! How can you not fall in love with the long warm days and relaxed fun of summer?! It’s a beautiful time of year, and perfect for outdoor...
Sexual Curiosity in Young Children: An A-to-Z guide for parents
Introduction to sexual curiosity in young children: When a parent catches a boy playing with his ears, questions may arise about ear infections, but when a parent catches...
How to Make Sure Your Kids Avoid Summer Brain Drain
Summer is a great time for your kids to let go of school stress and have fun, but these warm weather months can also cause learning loss. The excitement...
Ringworm Look-Alikes
My son, Jerimie, is seven years old. Ever since he was two he has developed a skin condition that looks similar to ringworm. We have taken him to...
White Patches of Skin
Dr. Greene, I was giving my nephew a bath the other night and noticed white patches on his upper arms. Is this normal? Are they a sign of...
Penis Size During Puberty
Background When babies are born, “It’s a girl” or “It’s a boy” used to be the things parents were waiting to hear from the doctor or mid-wife. Now, parents...
Men, Mosquitos, Sex & Zika
I often hear from readers with questions about pregnancy and Zika. This series of questions from a dad explores several issues important to couples when they consider sex in...
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Books by Dr. Alan Greene
Feeding Baby Green: The Earth Friendly Program for Healthy, Safe Nutrition During Pregnancy, Childhood and Beyond
This unique guide includes advice on how to transform a baby's eating habits that will positively impact their health & development for the rest of their lives. Dr. Greene has included everything a parent needs to know about creating healthy, nutritious meals that help avoid childhood obesity & prevent childhood disease.
Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care
In this illustrated and easy-to-use guide, noted pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, a leading voice of the green baby movement, advises parents how to make healthy green choices for pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care—from feeding your baby the best food available to using medicines wisely.