Kids spend so much time on their feet, walking, running and playing. An active child takes an average of 20,000 steps per day! Parents often ask me what shoes are best for their kids. So, here are my tips: Choose footwear that is completely flat and widest at the ends of the toes (not just at the ball) Choose footwear that is flexible and lightweight. Avoid built-in...

Our author, who aspired for culinary greatness since day 1! So I don’t have any children of my own (yet!) but I have had the opportunity to cook for kids and observe kids’ behavior when you set a plate of food in front of them.  They are not an easy group to please! As Dr. Nishant Rao explored here, if a meal deviates too far from what they are familiar with,...

Got a question for us? Drop your tricky, random, wacky or plain confusing health question into the Suggest-O-Matic, leave a comment, or tag your tweet questions with #wellwire and our team of experts will answer them in this weekly column. Q: My baby has been spitting up more than usual for the past month. Is it possible for babies to experience heartburn? Every time...

Concerned parents have been calling my office this week asking for advice on how to best treat their feverish sniffling tots. Knowing what to look for will help you decide if home remedies are appropriate or if a visit to the doctor is in order. While it’s a natural instinct to give a sick child medicine, holding off at first is the best bet for their still developing...

No matter how hard they tried, little Johnny’s parents couldn’t convince him to eat his vegetables! Johnny only wanted to eat dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, and sugar bear cereal. In school he was lethargic, had trouble focusing on the chalk-board, and often talked out of turn. This concerned his teachers as they urged Johnny’s parents to visit...