Does Your Child Need a Tonsillectomy?

Does Your Child Need a Tonsillectomy?

Harvard Health Blog Tonsillectomies are one of the most common surgeries performed on children — but the decision to do…

The Kid’s Doctor: How to prevent bug bites all summer long

The Kid’s Doctor: How to prevent bug bites all summer long

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. It is the time of year for bugs and bites, and I see a lot of…

Five things parents should know about stomachaches

Five things parents should know about stomachaches

How can you tell if it’s a regular tummy ache or something serious? Here’s what you need to know. 1.…

Ten ways to raise a healthy eater

Ten ways to raise a healthy eater

Harvard Health Blog As a pediatrician, I talk about healthy eating a lot — and I talk to a lot…

Teach your kids how to swallow a pill

Teach your kids how to swallow a pill

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. I’ve always been a proponent of teaching children how to swallow a pill.…

Water Safety Tips for Kids Help Prevent Drownings

Water Safety Tips for Kids Help Prevent Drownings

By Nancy Maes You might think you know the signs of drowning: a kid frantically waving his arms high in…

Playing It Safe

Playing It Safe

Summertime playground fun is best when serious injuries are avoided By Nancy Maes Public playgrounds can be some of the…

The Blue Man Group Goes for a Hit with Autism-Friendly Show

The Blue Man Group Goes for a Hit with Autism-Friendly Show

By Nancy Maes When some of the staff members of Blue Man Group read a newspaper article about a special…