Entries from February 2009
February 27, 2009
Toddler Eating Habits: How Do They Grow?
Question from Melissa: So, my daughter (16 months) is not the best eater these days. I’ve read a million things on various websites about toodlers and eating, but I’d like to know what you think. This is the situation: she doesn’t eat ANY vegetables except some avocado on occasion; she regularly skips meals (so, has [...]
February 22, 2009
Tugging on the Ears: Is it an Ear Infection?
Between 9 and 12 months of age, many parents bring their little one in to see me because they are worried about an ear infection. Their child has started tugging on, batting at, scratching, or generally messing with their ears. The good news? These children almost never have an ear infection, unless there are other [...]
February 12, 2009
Rejoicing in Wrinkles: How to Pick a Pediatrician
As a relatively young female physician, I need to balance professionalism and personality. I try to be a young, hip, vibrant pediatrician that connects with parents and kids, while at the same time projecting an air of competence, authority, and even wisdom so that families trust me. I have a relatively informal manner, and I [...]
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February 19, 2009
Fresh or Frozen: Assisted Reproductive Technology Works Both Ways
I knew that one of my favorite families had two sons who were conceived through IVF but I hadn’t asked their mother the details. On a recent visit for the younger child’s checkup, I did. “Our first was fresh”, she said. “This one”, she said, pointing to the giggling, curious, healthy 6 month old on [...]
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