Last week I was lucky enough to attend a lecture by Dr. Carol Berkowitz, former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a smart, spunky pediatrician who specializes in child abuse and had much wisdom to share regarding shaken baby syndrome (now also known as abusive head trauma). Today I’d like to share a few points I took away from her talk on this important topic. Continue reading
Do you ever think about all of the stuff our kids come into contact with and wonder whether things are safe? Today I’m back over at Two Peds in a Pod with some practical advice on this topic. Check it out!
Limiting BPA and other potential toxins in your child’s environment.
“In today’s world we are surrounded by “stuff”. We touch it, we eat from it, we drive in it, and we wear it. Before becoming a parent, I have to admit I didn’t think all that much about whether this “stuff” was safe. I had passing thoughts about toxic chemicals in “stuff”. The environmental toxin I worried most about as a pediatrician was my little patients’ exposure to lead.
Suddenly, as a new mom, I started to think about toxins a lot.” Keep reading. . .
This post is dedicated to Nonna and Nina and all of the wise women who have gracefully helped guide those of us just starting out in this amazing journey of motherhood. Continue reading
This is the first post in what I hope will be a monthly series, “Child Health Advocates in Action”. This series will highlight work by people who are using their voice and giving their time to improve child health. Continue reading
My Two Hats 