Families build strong connections and loving relationships through breaking bread together. Family meals provide numerous benefits for the development and[...]

Children can enjoy reading a book, whether they understand the words or not. The best place to begin reading is[...]

“My child won’t eat healthy foods!” Getting a child to eat foods that are good for them is a common[...]

In April 2018, Dr. Lewis was contacted by The Independent UK to review Feed the Baby Hummus, Pediatrician-Backed Secrets from[...]

For centuries, Easter eggs have been delivered by the Easter Bunny within America. Hundreds of years ago, eggs were forbidden[...]

The Present Parent Handbook, by Dr. Timothy Dukes, is a relevant reminder that our children need us to connect with[...]

Simply having a car seat in the car is not enough to keep your baby protected while using your vehicle.[...]

Do you have dreams of how your new baby will look and feel? Do you peruse magazines and online publications[...]

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. Ralph Waldo Emerson These wise[...]

Are you spoiling your baby with too much physical contact? Parents in Tibet believe babies should have ongoing physical contact[...]

Choose breastfeeding positions that are relaxing for both you and your baby. Any position the baby finds comfortable with a[...]

Biting bugs outside can be a nuisance, but so can excessive use of insect repellents. The following list is helpful[...]

When starting solids for babies, parents are told to begin pureed foods at age four to six months. In particular,[...]

Research presented at a 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting suggested that children under age two who use handheld devices may[...]

Several years ago, I read a study that said over a third of British people sleep with their teddy bears.[...]

  Australian author, Mem Fox wrote a gem when she created the book, Whoever You Are (Voyager Books, 1997). Research[...]

This month, my family and I showed up at Harvey’s, a festive local restaurant in downtown Christiansted, St. Croix. The[...]

Do you have loving memories of a family member’s hands? Perhaps your own mother’s soft hands with short nails, or[...]

Author Phyllis J. Perry wrote a gem when she published Sticks and Stones. Each simple game is easy to enjoy, yet[...]

It’s no secret that measles is on the rise in the United States. Measles is highly contagious. Children with measles[...]

Adopting a child is a common, loving way to create a family. Babies, who are adopted, whether just after birth[...]

Toddlers get frustrated, and often can’t find the right words. They may move toward the point of no return to[...]

Baby gas (wind if you are in England) is normal, but may be a nuisance if your baby is uncomfortable.[...]

Children might seem too young to understand divorce, but they certainly react unfavorably to stress. They can pick up on[...]

If your baby is still not sleeping through the night after age 6 months, should you let her cry it[...]

Easter in America is a time to enjoy celebrating with the family. Children wake up in the morning to baskets[...]

Word is out that parents in Brazil (and many other countries) nurture their baby to sleep AND get a good[...]

Infant botulism is a dangerous disease that can be prevented in most cases. The most common cause of infant botulism[...]

The American Academy of Pediatrics has opposed legalizing marijuana, due to the increased risk of exposure to children. According to George[...]

Hand feeding is gently placing food, whether chunky or pureed, in a child’s mouth. In many areas of China, children[...]

  We know that parents lead by example, and your interest can be contagious. Dental hygiene may seem tedious, but[...]

Winter is fast arriving; with the change of weather, the common cold blows in. A cold is a viral infection[...]

Question: My 11-month-old loves to watch videos on my phone. I play videos for him, and he smiles and laughs.[...]

Circumcision is a surgical procedure performed on baby boys to remove a portion of the foreskin covering the penis. Circumcision[...]

Whooping cough is caused by Bordetella pertussis, a bacterium transmitted from person to person by coughing or sneezing (airborne transmission)[...]

Breastfeeding is definitely on the rise in the United States, but not for long periods of time after birth. The[...]

As a pediatrician in my 20th year of practice, I am concerned about how our children and parents seek the[...]

Babies exposed to smoke may have health consequences for the rest of their life. Secondhand smoke is exposure anywhere in[...]

Splashing around and summer fun is coming to an end. The 2016 – 2017 academic year is here! Have we prepared[...]

Thinking about child care? Many parents have to work; they are faced with the decision to put the care of[...]

Should your little one have a baby swing? Parents who have babies with fussiness or colic often find swings to[...]

My baby is ten months old, and I notice he likes to bang his head against the crib. I’m worried[...]

Potty training your child should begin, in earnest, no earlier than the age of two. Although many children may urinate[...]

100 Fun & Easy Learning Games for Kids, recently published by Amanda Boyarshinov and Kim Vij, is packed with instructions[...]

Selecting a health care provider is a personal choice. Choose a doctor you are confident will provide good care for[...]

Eating natural, fresh foods ensures that your child is getting flavor and nutrients at your table. Foods from the earth[...]

Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death among babies? Do your best to prevent them by[...]

I have a baby that crawls around and puts everything in his mouth. My parents are re-modeling their house. How[...]

An essay written by Jordan Jaafar, Age 18, St. Mary's Hall, San Antonio, Texas, propels a parent's mind to reflect,[...]

Pacifier use is a personal choice. A pacifier combined with holding, cuddling, rocking, and kind words is a loving form[...]

A beloved family pet waiting at home or brought into the home during your baby’s newborn period can lead to[...]

In May 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a study revealing that eating in the absence of hunger is[...]

According to a study in the August 2013 issue of Pediatrics, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), hard[...]

  Buying Sunscreen to prevent sunburn? Avoid the ingredient "Oxybenzone" and "Retinyl Palmitate." Conflicting studies (and availability of other products)[...]

Global Babies is a board book sure to delight little readers and their parents.  Babies love looking at babies. Have[...]

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk is a book I highly recommend to anyone[...]

Many parents (including me!) have used infant sleep machines as white noise to calm and soothe. A study published in[...]

Garlic consumption is recommended for treatment and prevention of common colds across the globe. Many physicians in Asia believe garlic[...]

First, let’s explain the difference between simply sharing your bed with your baby and “co-sleeping.” Co-sleeping and bed sharing have[...]

My goal as a pediatrician is information sharing and feedback. I notice too many children sitting in the front seat,[...]

My 15 month old daughter is biting everyone, all the time. Her cousin only bit when he was upset.  Anna[...]

Our cultural view is often that a new mom should "handle most everything." What this attitude can breed is isolation,[...]

Social media, texting and online engagement should be fun and educational. We don’t want to take away the fun--but we want[...]

Prevnar 13 is a vaccine recommended for all children between the ages of 2 months and 5 years to prevent[...]