Archive for December, 2007

Temper Tantrums - When to Worry

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Temper tantrums can be a normal and common part of early childhood, but sometimes they are a sign of a problem that needs to be addressed. Parents often ask me whether their child.s tantrums are beyond what is normal. When is a red-faced preschooler screaming and flailing about normal; when is the tantrum a cause […]

How Much Dark Honey for Cough?

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Nighttime cough is rough for kids and for parents. I.m not surprised that people spend billions of dollars on over-the-counter cough remedies, even though the most common ingredient, dextromethorphan (DM), has not been shown to be more helpful for kids than placebo. Now that the American Academy of Pediatrics and an FDA advisory panel have […]