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Your ������ο��Ƶ complains of constant dizzy spells or vertigo. Could it be a symptom of something serious? According to Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, dizziness is a pretty common condition—especially for...

Animals can provide comfort, this is a fact. However, an emotional support animal is not a pet or a service animal and requires specific training and certification. Some parents may...

You have probably heard the old wives’ tale, “Do not let your ������ο��Ƶ eat sugar, or they will get diabetes.” Is this true? Is it true that there is a...

Throughout the year, parents often find themselves worrying about their ������ο��Ƶ's health, especially when they seem to catch one cold after another. While it's natural to bundle them up to...

We often associate healthy babies with chubby babies. But obesity is becoming more and more of a problem in ������ο��Ƶren. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the risks of obesity in...

As a boy begins to mature, their body and mind go through a lot of changes. It can be tough not only for kids but for their parents too. From...

Evidence shows that masks work at preventing the spread of COVID-19. But could wearing a mask increase the amount of carbon dioxide your kid breathes during the day? Pediatrician Dr...

Could your ������ο��Ƶ have a learning disability? It’s a frequent question for pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner. Whether it be dyslexia, dyscalculia, or another learning disorder, identify the common signs to...

More and more research is emerging with evidence of the negative effects violent video games have on ������ο��Ƶren. The most popular video games are also some of the most violent...

A lot of parents are concerned about keeping their kids safe during the COVID pandemic. Parents and teenagers may be vaccinated, but younger kids are not eligible to receive the...

Most ������ο��Ƶren—especially ������ο��Ƶ athletes—will complain of heel pain at some point in their development. This may be an inflammatory condition called Sever’s Disease. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why this common...

A daughter’s first period marks her entry into womanhood. For a lot of parents—mothers in particular—this is also a time of new anxieties and concerns about their ������ο��Ƶ’s health. Dr...

Most parents have never thought about the difficult decision of whether or not you should donate your ������ο��Ƶ’s organs when the unthinkable happens. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the potential...

New parents may worry that their newborn will have stomach problems if she doesn't burp after feeding. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says not to worry: the air in your...

Caring for the health and development of your ������ο��Ƶ is a pediatrician’s top priority. This is especially true for ������ο��Ƶren with a physical or developmental disability. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner...

It can be difficult to know the cause – and cure – for abdominal pain, especially in ������ο��Ƶren. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner lists some common causes of abdominal pain as...

Is your ������ο��Ƶ constantly complaining that their feet hurt? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of flat feet in younger kids and teenagers. She talks about...

With so many apps, it can be hard as a parent to keep track of all of them. If your ������ο��Ƶ has a smartphone, it may be tricky to decipher...

Will shaving your baby's head make its hair grow thicker? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says no. On this episode of Debunking Old Wives’ Tales, Dr. Gellner highlights some common misconceptions...

Most smells come from kids being active explorers and can wash off with soap, water, and teeth brushing. But what if an offensive odor doesn’t go away? Dr. Cindy Gellner...

That constipated look your baby gives you when they can’t poop can be entertaining to look at, but can be quite painful for your baby. Luckily, painful pooping, or infant...

Pandemic fatigue is the mental exhaustion that comes from the sustained increase of stress and uncertainty during the global pandemic of COVID-19 and it can impact ������ο��Ƶren just as much...

Does your ������ο��Ƶ occasionally have discoloration on the skin beneath their eyes? It can be easy for a parent to worry, but dark circles are not a sign of anemia...

Suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss with a teenager, but it is too important to ignore—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teen depression, self-harm, and suicide have seen a...