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Why Does My Child Get Frequent Nosebleeds?
There are many reasons children get bloody noses: allergies in the spring, summer and fall can contribute to a bloody nose, and so can the dryness of winter. As Cindy Gellner, MD, explains, its the frequent rubbing and blowing of the nose that can actual
When Does My Child Need to Go to the ER for a Nose Injury?
Does your childs nose seem to be a trauma magnet, constantly getting bumped, bruised, and bloodied? Its pretty typical for kids to hurt their nose as they play and explore. Cindy Gellner, MD, talks about how you should treat your childs injured nose at
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Preventing Your Child’s Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies are miserable. No doubt about that. But do some of the things youve been told to help prevent allergy symptoms really work? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner debunks some of the common myths about seasonal allergies and shares tips to hel
The Basics: Your Child’s Vaccination Schedule
For new parents, it can be hard to keep your childs vaccines straight. When do they get DTAP? What is MMR? Does my child really need all of these shots? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, has the answers about vaccines for kidsfrom birth to college. On thi
The Basics: Newborn Reflexes
Newborns make a lot of strange movements and exhibit unexpected behaviors during the first year of life. They can startle at nothing, suck at the air, cross their eyes, breathe funny, and more. New parents may be a little worried about what is and isn’t n
Does Your Child Really Need a Vitamin Supplement?
As a parent, youve seen commercials saying you need to give your kid chewable vitamins or special, expensive supplement drinks for them to grow and develop properly. Do children really need supplements? Probably not. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, expla
The Basics: Why is Your Baby Crying?
New parents may be surprised at just how often their baby cries. It is their main form of communication after all. Hungry, bored, in need of a diaper change, they will cry for many reasons - and often. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, goes over the basics
The Basics: Why is Your Child Crying?
New parents may be surprised at just how often their baby cries. It is their main form of communication after all. Hungry, bored, in need of a diaper change, they will cry for many reasons - and often. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, goes over the basics
What Can Parents Do for Their Baby During a Formula Shortage?
Many parents in the United States are scrambling to find baby formula. What are you supposed to do with a hungry baby at home and empty shelves at the store? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares how you can feed your baby and support other parents in th
Does My Child Have a Sensory Disorder?
Sensory disorders in children have recently been added as an official psychiatric diagnosis and are estimated to impact as many as 15% of kids in the US. These conditions are marked by a significant sensitivity to sounds, textures, tastes, or brightness a