Terra firma-forme dermatosis sounds like a frightening diagnosis that no parent would want their kid to have. Thankfully, it is actually quite the opposite. Even though it has a very unique name, the benign nature of this condition should not cause alarm.  Last...

Figuring out the causes of hives in kids that seem to come out of nowhere can be stressful for parents. Often, they are worried that their child is having a serious allergic reaction. Thankfully, more often than not triggers of hives in children often have a benign...

Knowing when your child may need a tonsillectomy is a common question in my pediatric medical practice.  As a parent, you may remember a time when getting your tonsils and/or adenoids removed was a rite of passage of sorts. While this pediatric surgery is still...

As a pediatrician, I hate amber teething necklaces. In fact, I hate to see any jewelry on a young child that could pose a choking and/or strangulation risk. During my pediatric residency, I practiced in a place where it was culturally accepted to put a bracelet on...