Will shaving your baby’s head make their hair grow back thicker? Does cutting their hair before their first birthday cause bad hair? And can eating carrots or bread crusts actually...
Many parents worry that if their baby does not burp after a feeding, they will end up with gas, colic, or an upset stomach. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines the...
Childhood obesity can have lasting effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and long-term health—but prevention starts much earlier than many parents realize. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why a child’s...
Kids can be messy, sweaty, and occasionally smelly. But some odors may point to a medical issue instead of just needing a bath. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains common childhood...
Straining, crying, and turning red without producing a bowel movement can leave parents worried that something is seriously wrong. But in many cases, it is a normal developmental phase called...
Dark circles under a child's eyes look dramatic, but they are rarely a sign of anything dangerous. Most cases come down to nasal congestion or simple genetics. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner...
Many parents worry when their child's feet turn inward, a condition known as intoeing. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why intoeing happens, when it typically resolves on its own, and...
Throughout the year, parents often find themselves worrying about their child's health, especially when they seem to catch one cold after another. While it's natural to bundle them up to...
More and more research is emerging with evidence of the negative effects violent video games have on children. The most popular video games are also some of the most violent...
It can be difficult to know the cause – and cure – for abdominal pain, especially in children. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner lists some common causes of abdominal pain as...
Is your child 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...
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...
Newborns can’t always control their developing eyes and sometimes go cross-eyed. But if your child is older than two months and you notice her or his eyes looking in different...
