“Back to school” time is often a crazy, busy time for families. Parents rushing around to make sure each child has the necessary set of supplies, looking for the perfect book bag, finding that special lunch box the child is proud to carry. Younger children may start the year with worry about who their new teacher…
Has your child had a Well Check in the past year? Summer often means summer camps and international travel. Most camps will require clearance from your child’s medical provider to participate and children often need vaccines or other medications prior to traveling out of the country. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children between…
Sex education is not just about sexual intercourse but rather should include the broader concept of sexuality including the physical, emotional, and social aspects of sex in our society. You have the opportunity to teach your children about love, relationships, and commitment not simply about the physical act of intercourse which they will naturally figure…
In early August, Elena Wagner, GUP’s pediatric nurse practitioner, returned home to her previous pediatric practice in Maine. We are going to miss her as she and her family became part of ours. I know that she touched the lives of many of GUP’s patients and if you would like to send her a note…
Most babies have a moderate amount of gassiness. Remember their GI system is still maturing. If a baby burps well and passes gas easily, there is no problem. Inform the doctor if the baby appears to be having a lot of stomach cramps and crying due to gas. Breastfed babies who are gassy may improve…
Unfortunately, our society currently rewards “doing” not “being” and yet there is great value in being. These days everyone is “plugged in” to a phone, laptop, or other digital device and yet, we are not as a group any more productive than in years past. One of the greatest gifts you can give your children…