Doctors Blog
It’s Never Too Early!
It may seem a little early to start talking about the flu, but there are recent publications providing important preliminary recommendations for the upcoming flu season. Notable is the recommendation…
The Best Places for Kids to Bike This Summer
I have a confession to make: I love riding bikes of all types. My husband and I enjoy road cycling, mountain biking and beach cruising. We have cycled in many…
7 Happiness Tips for New Parents
I will be expecting my first child in a few short weeks. I am of course beyond excited to meet my baby! But, as the due date is approaching, I…
New AAP Policy on Fruit Juice
The American Academy of Pediatrics will soon publish new guidelines on fruit juice intake for infants and children in the June issue of Pediatrics. The AAP released a policy statement originally in…
Tick Tock, Ticks!
It’s tick time. Summertime is the time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. It’s also the time when the habitats of children and ticks overlap. Whether you enjoy hiking or camping…
The Science of Rudeness
Pediatricians, like most folks, are human. We can have our feelings hurt just like anyone else. At KPA, our staff, including doctors, nurses and ancillary team members, are reminded at…
Camp, Nature’s Way of Feeding Mosquitos
It’s that time of year when parents start to make plans for the summer. Summer is such an important time for families to be together, to take special trips, and for children…
Advice on Lawnmower Safety
Well, it’s only the first week in April, and my grass has been mowed three times already due to the warm weather and abundance of rain this year. Lawn mowing…
The Farm
When I sought advice for this blog post I was encouraged to write about something I love. Coincidentally, the next day I headed nine hours north on route 81 to…
Little League Elbow and Swimmer’s Shoulder and Runner’s Knee, Oh My!
As my children have started to enjoy playing more sports, I realize how competitive sports have become at an earlier age. This is a nationwide trend that is causing those…