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  Reading sunscreen labels can seem like staring at alphabet soup-SPF, UVA, UVB- but what does it all mean and what actually matters? SPF stands for sun protection factor and is a measure of how long a sunscreen

Pediatric seasonal allergies are a common concern for parents, affecting millions of children each year. With spring and summer just around the corner, it’s important to know what to look out for and what treatment options are available

While ‘integrative medicine (IM)’, is still a growing and relatively new field, the use of its practices is commonplace. Whether it is by creation of a sleep routine and regimen for sleep, use of botanicals for prevention of

Mindfulness, or the intentional practice of bringing one’s attention to the present-moment experience without judgment, has become a buzzword lately after the popularization by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and the development of smartphone apps like Headspace and Calm. It

By: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, FAAP  (Adapted from healthychildren.org) Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic and self-serving– but the good news is that gratitude can be taught. And from gratitude flows joy. Teaching Children Gratitude

Most adolescents are back in school now and slowly starting to dream of those summer days that allowed them to sleep in and stay up late. Truly, many of us wish there were more hours in the day

A child’s sense of self-esteem is fundamentally the result of how they perceive themselves, their abilities, and their confidence in their ability to navigate their environment.  It is also greatly influenced by the perceptions and expectations of important

The exciting news in pediatrics is that we are finally able to vaccinate our patients against COVID-19 starting at 6 months of age. We held our first vaccine clinic at The Village Doctor last week and all of

Spring has sprung.  And summer brings forms, lots of camp, sports, and school forms, and our check up “high season.”  Here are some tips to help make the well visit more comfortable, efficient, and meaningful for all involved.

In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very quickly responded “a vegetarian.” It was not exactly the answer I expected, but I wasn’t surprised either. Questions