Pediatricians are often asked by parents just how much time kids should have in front of video games, the computer and television. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 discussing kids and just how much screen time is too much. See the full story here.
Next to parents, one of the strongest influences in a child’s development is their relationship with a brother or sister. How to navigate that sometimes-rocky relationship can be a challenge. […]
The availability of handguns in settings where children live and play has led to a devastating toll in human lives in the United States – every two hours a child is killed with a gun, either in a homicide, a suicide, or as a result of an unintentional injury. […]
Swaddling, the act of snugly wrapping an infant in a blanket or garment for warmth and security, has long been a go-to for sleep-deprived parents the world over. Recommended by grandmothers, pediatricians, fellow parents – swaddling has earned it bona-fides as fussy baby-calming powerhouse. For many new parents, a recent analysis published in Pediatrics has raised concern about the practice. Many headlines in the papers and on TV warned swaddling babies increased the risk of SIDS. But a deeper analysis reveals a more nuanced conclusion, supporting what many parents and pediatricians already know – swaddling is generally safe for most infants. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates (SPHPMA), was interviewed for a segment on WNYT-NewsChannel 13 discussing the controversy and safe swaddling. See the full story here.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently reported in a new study that overweight, obese, and normal weight boys all experience different rates of puberty. Dr. Tenenbaum from St. Peter’s Family Health Center explains why. […]
Hygiene is key to fighting the flu, but the best prevention against the flu is to get vaccinated. […]
Helping kids stay healthy when they return to school is all about helping them avoid infectious diseases and infectious bad behavior. […]
Good sleep hygiene is essential to getting adequate, high-quality sleep. Diane Tenenbaum, M.D. from St. Peter’s Family Health Center provides tips to parents. […]
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