Sep
18
2018
Why Your Child May Be Asked about Suicide at Your Next Doctor’s Appointment
Along with routine questions about your child’s diet, growth and development, more and more pediatricians are asking children difficult questions about depression and thoughts about suicide.
Kristen Pyrc, M.D., co-medical director of P Read more
Sep
17
2018
Tons of Tummy Bugs Going Around ... What You Need To Know
Believe it or not, this post is about "tummy bugs."
So much diarrhea and vomiting, y'all.
There are a TON of tummy bugs going around right now since kids are back in school. If you change your younger kiddo’s diaper, please wash yo Read more
12
Sep
2018
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Warning to Parents: Avoid Eating, Drinking or Handling Food Products Prepared with Liquid Nitrogen
12
Sep
2018
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Juul, Other E-Cigarettes Called an "Epidemic" by FDA Chief
11
Sep
2018
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FDA Recalls Montelukast Sodium Tablets, Used To Treat Asthma
11
Sep
2018
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Pediatricians Say Kids with Egg Allergies Should Now Get the Flu Shot
06
Sep
2018
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9 Quick Facts about the Mumps Parents Need to Know
Our People
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10,
2018
By Katie Lawrence, CPNP & Kaci Osenga, M.D.
Pediatric Palliative Care (PPC) has been a board certified subspecialty in pediatrics sponsored by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2008. PPC has been a specialty service at Cook Children’s …
July
30,
2018
Each year, Cook Children's sees about 100 children for injuries related to ATVs. As a pediatric surgeon and medical director of Trauma at Cook Children's, Chad Hamner, M.D., has witnessed the damage these machines can cause. He spoke with …
July
17,
2018
Work-Life Balance. What's That?
By Diane Arnaout, M.D.
When I was approached to write articles about “Work -Life Balance” I couldn’t help but chuckle a little under my breath. Balance? What’s that?
As a busy full-time pediatrician, wife to an even …
July
17,
2018
An Introduction to Millennial Nurse Leadership - Stepping in Before You Think You’re Ready
By Danika Meyer, Clinical Nurse Educator, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
“Oh, I can’t do that. I don’t have enough experience.”
I remember uttering these words to my nurse manager after she encouraged me to pursue an open position as a clinical nurse educator. This …
Blogs
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02,
2018
Why Is My Baby Wanting To Breastfeed All The Time?
Could It Be Cluster Feeding
"Why is my child hungry all the time?"
My first question would be, “how do you define ‘all the time’?”
Some people have unrealistic expectations for a breastfeeding baby. By rule, we …
August
02,
2018
Is My Baby Getting Enough Breast Milk?
A lactation consultant has the answer for you
Parents worry that they do not have enough milk for many reasons:
No sensation of a let down
No longer leaking milk
Mom’s breast do not feel full (or engorged) anymore
Unable to produce milk …
August
02,
2018
What Are My Baby’s Hunger Cues?
You may be surprised at what the last cue actually is
Babies give hunger cues when they are ready to eat.
Though most people think that a crying baby is ready to eat, crying is actually the last cue and a crying baby is more difficult to …
August
02,
2018
How Should I Hold My Baby While Breastfeeding?
A lactation Consultant Has The Answer
There are many different positions that work well with breastfeeding. Some women like to use pillows to prop the baby up and take some of the weight off of their arms, however others feel like the …