Fostering gives you a gift of seeing potential long before it has bloomed.
Helping parents understand what feelings and moods are normal and what might need a little extra attention.
From beads and popcorn kernels to LEGO parts and foam stuffing, I have found all sorts of small objects lodged in children’s ears and noses. In my 30 years of experience as a pediatric ear, nose and throat doctor, I’ve seen it all, including even a live tick in an ear.
Most children susceptible to this problem are ages 3 and under, but I have removed foreign objects from the ears and noses of kids up to age 11.
In most cases, getting an object in the ear or nose does not pose a serious threat, but it’s important that parents keep their homes safe and know what to do in the event an item does get stuck.
Helping parents understand what feelings and moods are normal and what might need a little extra attention.
Becoming a mom changes you forever — and that includes your mental and emotional state of being.
As a parent, chances are you’ve seen it or have even worn it on your shirt: spit-up.
The transition from breast milk and formula to solid foods is a major milestone for babies.
Dealing with uncomfortable situations helps kids develop and grow.
Tongue-tie surgeries are becoming very common — but are they always necessary?
Understanding different causes of crying and how to soothe them.