Post Tagged with: "health system"

To Parent Well, We have to Be Well

To Parent Well, We have to Be Well

0 / August 22, 2011 12:31 pm

Do you suffer from some sort of medical issue that requires regular attention? If you do, you are very much not alone. As a life-long member of this club, I can attest to the impact having of a chronic condition [...]

Beyond the Checkup: The many Faces of Your Pediatrician 2011

Beyond the Checkup: The many Faces of Your Pediatrician 2011

/ August 22, 2011 11:30 am

There are many ways your pediatrician can help you with your child’s health from bullying to technology.

Seeking Second Opinions

Seeking Second Opinions

/ April 27, 2011 12:20 pm

Thankfully most children are healthy and many will never need the care of a specialist. But should you find yourself in a situation that requires input beyond your pediatrician, there are some important issues to consider. Here’s a true story [...]

How much Tylenol or Motrin can I safely give my child?

/ December 15, 2009 8:59 pm

Dr. Gwenn:

I have an 11month old son who weighs 20lbs. How much Tylenol or Motrin can I give him?

Thanks!
AC, Massachusetts

A Grandparent’s Guide to Grandchildren’s Health

/ December 1, 2009 10:55 pm

Norman Rockwell’s Freedom From Want picture embodies the nostalgia so many of us feel each holiday season.  Every time I see that picture, images flash quickly between that image to my own grandparents’ kitchens.  Indeed, my grandparents played a huge role [...]