If there's one thing I've learned from caring for children with Trisomy 21 over the years, it's this: the diagnosis tells you something about a child's chromosomes, but it tells you very little about who that child is. Every child with Down syndrome has their own sense of humor, their own favorite song, their own stubborn streak, and their own way of making a room brighter. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, so let's talk about it. Whether you're a new parent, an expec

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If you've ever watched your child lose their shoes for the fifth time before school, stare out the window during homework, or bounce through dinner like they're powered by a tiny motor, you may have wondered, "Is this just kid stuff, or is it something more?" It's one of the most common questions I hear in clinic, and October happens to be ADHD Awareness Month, so let's talk about it. Grab a coffee (you've earned it), and let's break it down the way I always do. WHO is affect

If you've turned on the news lately, you've probably seen vaccines front and center again. It seems like every few months there's a new headline, a new controversy, or a new claim circulating online that makes parents pause and wonder, "Wait, are vaccines actually safe for my child?" So today on The Pediatric Checkup, we're going to walk through the who, what, when, and why of childhood vaccines, and tackle some of the most persistent misinformation I hear from families in cl

There have been a lot of news headlines recently about some parents declining the vitamin K dose that is given to newborns after birth. So, what's the big deal? And why are doctors worried about this? In today's blog of The Pediatric Checkup, we'll tackle the who's, what's, and why's of vitamin K, do some myth busting and hopefully address why this has become a controversial topic. So, let's dive in! What even is vitamin K? Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and is a sub