Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics Last January I shared a list of kid-approved books that have also won the coveted Newbery award for the most distinguished overall contribution in children’s literature. I...
Modern families experience tremendous amounts of stress. Children and adolescents are especially susceptible to mounting pressures from academics, extracurriculars, and their peers. In today’s environment, children and teens need to develop strengths, acquire skills to cope, recover from hardships,...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics It’s the gift-giving season! Books are my favorite things to give and to receive. I thought instead of a general gift guide I’d share what I’m getting...
Family gatherings, celebrations, traditions, travel, and gifts … while the holidays are intended to be a joyful time, they can also be stressful for both children and adults. Here are some tips for managing your family’s mental health this...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday. It’s (mostly) free from the commercial pressures of the bookends of Halloween and Christmas. It’s really all about eating good food,...
Antibiotics save lives, but antibiotic overuse is creating a serious health threat worldwide. Some medications that used to be standard treatment for bacterial infections are now less effective or don’t work at all. When bacteria in the body are...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics I have a confession to make. I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. I’m just not someone who enjoys being scared or spooked. But my kids...
Why Sleep is So Important Sleep is vital for everyone’s health — but especially for kids since it affects their mental and physical development and well-being. Without sufficient sleep, children can experience increased irritability, stress, forgetfulness and decreased energy,...
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics September is here which means it’s fall. You may not believe it with the 90 degree days and sun…but just go to the store and look at...
Back-to-School is an exciting time of year, but also a stressful one for both parents and kids. Here are our recommendations for minimizing back-to-school stress and anxiety: Manage Expectations In a society that strives for perfectionism, we are bombarded...