If your child comes down with the flu, there is, unfortunately, not much you can do except make them comfortable and wait for the virus to run its course. Pediatrician...
Newborn jaundice is common, but not all cases are created equal. Learn why your baby's skin and eyes might be turning yellow, what it means for their health, and how...
Most teenagers do not get enough sleep as it is, and starting school before 8 a.m. can hurt their natural sleep cycles. Research shows they do better in school if...
Learning that your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a lot to take in. You will want answers to questions including: “What causes ADHD?” “What can I...
Certain research has shown that children growing up in a family with pets have a significantly lower risk of developing allergies to animals. But as pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, warns...
Cows’ milk is one of the eight foods responsible for most food allergies in children. It’s also a common ingredient in many foods. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives tips on how...
If your child is allergic to latex, something as simple as going to a birthday party with latex balloons can trigger a deadly allergic reaction. Knowing what products and foods...
When kids are playing outside or competing on sports teams, injuries are a common occurrence. Ankle sprains in particular go hand-in-hand with the start of football and soccer seasons. Dr...
After spending a lot of time in the water, the ear can get infected by what’s called swimmer’s ear. If your child complains of earaches, particularly during the summer, swimmer’s...
It can be horrifying to see your child’s face start to swell and realize they’re having an allergic reaction. If your child has severe allergies to certain insects, medications or...
Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek...
Phenylketonuria, or PKU, is a rare genetic condition that prevents the body from properly breaking down an amino acid found in protein. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains how the condition...
Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over speech and language development for babies and toddlers. She talks about what to expect your baby to be saying depending on how old they...
Many people self-diagnose restless leg syndrome, but it comes with a set of specific symptoms and is actually much less common than you’d think. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives us the...
If you have a picky eater, you might worry that your child is anemic if they seem weak or pale. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs and symptoms of...
Growing up often comes with growing pains. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses why children of certain ages get body aches and what to expect when growing pains set in. She...
