Although many states have seen their rates of pediatric obesity and adult obesity begin to level at 33%, many states’ rates continue to rise.  There are many reasons for this steady increase in BMIs (Body Mass Index).  One of the evidence-proven ways to increase the waist circumference or waistline is to eat out regularly.  Foods [...]

School readiness involves much more than academic readiness.  To be successful, a child needs mastery over many developmental milestones as well. The demands of kindergarten are behavioral, social and emotional, in addition to cognitive success. Successful transition into the school environment requires that your grandchild be able to play and learn in small groups for [...]

One of the most common questions I receive during a well-child visit with a toddler is “how can I get him to eat more vegetables?” One of my most common experiences as a pediatrician is to see a toddler walking around with a sippy cup filled with juice, sometimes even soda or Kool-Aid. Many of [...]

Often, I am asked to evaluate a child for chronic abdominal pain.  Frequently, the pain is vague and may be accompanied by headaches, nightmares and other sleep disturbances. It is not present on the weekends and not present at night.  There are many trips to the nurse’s office and many missed school days.  With this [...]

Ricky Amos is a 9 yr old African-American child that I care for who weighs 225lbs and stands 4’11’. Living in upstate NY, he seldom sees the sun except when traveling to and from school by bus. An excellent student, RA does his homework dutifully, then  turns on the TV/Computer for entertainment. Living in a [...]