Tag Archives: Pediatrician
A Pediatrician’s Answer to “Mom … I’m bored.”
“Mom, I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” We’ve all heard it, sometimes daily, sometimes hourly. However, with National Screen-Free Week coming up April 30 – May 6, 2012, I thought it would be helpful to give a list of activities … Continue reading
Celebrating Snow: A reminder from my kids
I think we’d all agree that prior to the snowfall last week, it hasn’t seemed much like a Wisconsin winter … and while I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of the melting, muddy slush … Continue reading
Veggie Tales from a Pediatrician Mom
“Eat your veggies!” How many times have you said these words to your children (or had your parents say it to you growing up)? It’s unfortunate that some of the foods that are the healthiest, are the ones that kids … Continue reading
Tylenol Changes and Dosing Recommendations
Tylenol (also known as acetaminophen and APAP) is a pain reliever and fever reducer very commonly used in children. As you know, however, the dosing can be very confusing. Up until now, there have been so many different formulas, strengths … Continue reading
Does my child have ADHD?
Star Country_ADHD- 2011-10-04 Viren Bavishi, DO, recently spoke with Star Country’s Tracy and Mike about ADHD. Click the play button to listen! With school now well underway, Pediatrician Viren Bavishi, DO, often has parents asking him whether he thinks their child … Continue reading
Keeping Your Kids Healthy at School
http://www.meriter.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Star-Country_Keeping-Kids-Healthy-Dr-Millin-2011-09-21.mp3 Meriter pediatrician, Kristin Millin, MD, spoke with Star Country’s Tracy and Mike about keeping kids healthy at school. Click the play button to listen! The start of the school year is an exciting time for kids, with exposure to all … Continue reading
Choosing a Pediatrician
If you are expecting a baby, have an insurance change, or have relocated to a new area, one of the first questions that may come to mind is ‘how do I choose a pediatrician for my child?’ Obviously we want … Continue reading