Tag Archives: School Age

Summer Plans

“What are you guys doing this summer?” Most parents of school-aged children are familiar with this question.  We are fortunate to live in a city such as Madison and its surrounding townships which offer so many activities for our children.  … Continue reading

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Keeping Kids Safe from Medication

It is 11pm on a wintry February night. A mother gives liquid Tylenol to her sick child. Exhausted, the mother returns to bed and then remembers the Tylenol is still on the bathroom counter. She makes a mental note to … Continue reading

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Keeping Kids Safe: Gun Safety

As a pediatrician, when I care for my patients, I recognize that every family is unique. This includes respecting and accepting the family’s values and beliefs, and the environment in which they live. But, to provide the very best care … Continue reading

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Ten Ways to Win the Homework Battle

The school year may be half-way over, and by now your child has hopefully gotten into a routine with homework. But, some may still struggle. Parents of my patients have shared some of the skirmishes they’ve experienced, and as I … Continue reading

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Seven Tips for Sledding Safely

We are fortunate to have a lot of great sledding hills in the Madison area. If you are not within walking distance of a hill, you can easily pack up the kids in the car and drive to a great … Continue reading

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