How to Limit Sugar on Halloween
As an integrative pediatrician, I always recommend finding ways to limit sugar on Halloween—but despite that advice, Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! When I was in elementary school in Avon Lake, Ohio, around 1980, we had a big Halloween costume contest every year. One year, I decided I was going to […]
Dr. Aron Method for Eczema: The CASM Breakthrough
The Dr. Aron Method for eczema takes a closer look at what is happening within the skin microbiome. October is Eczema Awareness Month, making it an important time to talk about this often-overlooked aspect of eczema treatment. Eczema is more than dry, irritated skin. Often times, the skin barrier is disrupted, inflammation is present, and […]
Fall Allergies in Kids: Natural Ways to Reduce Symptoms
Fall allergies can be just as troublesome for kids as the ones that come in spring. Let’s talk about allergy triggers and how to relieve them.
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Back-to-school Checklist: Start the School Year Strong
Summer is nearly over, and it’s time to start getting your back-to-school checklist together. For some families, that means sending a child off to college. For others, it means getting ready for elementary school, middle school, or high school. Regardless of what year of school your child is beginning, now is the perfect time to […]
When Eczema Keeps Your Child Up: How to Stop the Scratching
When eczema keeps your child up at night, it affects far more than just their skin. Unfortunately, this is a scenario I’ve seen play out far too many times in my twenty years of pediatrics. A child with eczema can’t sleep because the itching is relentless. They wake up multiple times throughout the night, scratching, […]
Simple Healthy Fourth of July Food Swaps for Families
There’s nothing more American than grilling outside on the Fourth of July, and healthy Fourth of July food swaps can make your celebration both fun and nourishing. And let’s be honest… having a hot dog at a cookout is basically part of the celebration. 😉 But one thing I always encourage families to think about […]
Easy Summer Eczema Prevention Tips for Kids: Swimming Edition
Summer should be filled with beach days, pool parties, vacations, and time outside—not worrying about eczema flare-ups. That’s why summer eczema prevention tips are so important for families who want their children to enjoy the season comfortably. One of our patients recently came in for a follow-up, and her mom shared something that made me […]
Allergies vs COVID: How to Tell the Difference
Understanding the difference between allergies vs COVID is especially important this time of year because there’s a lot of overlap in symptoms, which can be stressful for parents. Allergy season is in full swing—pollen levels are high, kids are spending more time outside, and it’s very common to see symptoms like congestion, coughing, and fatigue […]
How to Treat Teen Acne Naturally
When people think of pediatrics, many picture babies and young children. But pediatric care includes children and adolescents all the way through age 18, which means supporting some very real challenges that show up during the tween and teen years. One of the most common concerns I see during adolescence is acne. Parents often come […]
