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Updated: May 18, 2023 Over the weekend the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Monkeypox a Global Emergency; with more than 16,000...

Recently, during a well-child visit, a parent's concern was about night terrors.  After chatting, I realized this little one was having...

Supervision! Supervision! Supervision! The summer months are here, so it is time to start supervising our children when they are in or...

Have you ever noticed a rash on your child's foot? Did you know there are only two known causes of rashes on the feet? Well.... one is...

My favorite apple juice, S Martinelli & Company, was voluntarily recalled last month. The Watsonville, California-based juice maker...

Updated: Oct 29, 2024 First Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Reported in US It continues to be essential for parents to...

I will tell everyone who will listen about my little garden.  I finally became a homeowner, so now I can continue the Work's family...

The pollen count is rising!! Hopefully, you are not suffering, but if you are, do you want to know about a natural remedy? Local honey!...

As we transition to more sunny days, I want to remind you that we should apply sunscreen daily, regardless of the season. We must protect...

Have you heard of Zyn? I certainly haven't until recently. Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches that have gained popularity, among young...

Raise your hand if you apply sunscreen every day. Raise your hand if you reapply your sunscreen every two hours as directed. I can...

Updated: May 18, 2023 Let’s talk about “stomach bugs” or Acute Gastroenteritis (AGE). Over the last week, a few of my kiddos have had the...

Updated: Oct 8, 2022 It has been less than one month since our children returned to virtual / in-class instruction / hybrid / “we have no...

Updated: Oct 8, 2022 I realize there is a lot of hesitancy about receiving the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. Trust me, I understand. I...

Last week the CDC and FDA approved the Moderna and Pfizer COVID bivalent booster vaccines for children. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccines...

Updated: Oct 8, 2022 Recently I lost my best friend and the love of my life, Lola “Bear” Works. She was a 58-pound happy, spontaneous...

Updated: Oct 8, 2022 Yeah! It is time for kids to “step up and show out” because it is now their time to shine! The FDA (U.S. Food and...

Good Morning! If you haven’t seen on the news; measles has made a comeback. According to the CDC; as of January 25; cases have been found...

Updated: May 18, 2023 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. As you may already know, the COVID-19 Omicron variant is the dominant strain...

RSV season is here! Hospitals in at least 36 states are already feeling the crush, and 71% of 40,000 US pediatric hospitals are filled....