A Parenting and Children's Health Blog by Dr. Natasha Burgert
TweetIn the quest to avoid potentially harmful chemicals in commercial sunscreens; bloggers, parents, and marketers have be rekindling the notion of “natural sunscreens.” Coconut oil seems the natural option du jour. “Health” bloggers are touting coconut oil as a great way to get a “healthy tan” without the burn, and a great way to “safely” get [...]
TweetThe common wart is a pesky bump on the surface of the skin. Although typically not harmful, warts can be very bothersome. And most kids and parents agree… Ewwww! Warts are gross. When a child happens to get a common wart, families have 2 questions: How to prevent, and how to remove. First, how to [...]
TweetI had the great pleasure of meeting Dr. Cara Natterson last October. She is a pediatrician from California with a unique pediatric consulting practice, and a passion for family education. During our dinner, she shared her newest project with American Girl. (Now before you all hide your wallets and shield your daughters’ eyes… stay with me.) [...]
Tweet “What do you think, Dr. Natasha? She really likes my new iPad mini. I’m thinking of buying her one for Christmas.” I curiously looked at the father standing in my office. His busy 9-month-old daughter was showing off her new crawling skills, independently roaming the exam room. “Buying one, for whom?” I asked. “For [...]
TweetIf you ask for a spoon in my house, you may expect to be directed towards a drawer of neatly nestled stacks of stainless. Instead, you will likely find this: A tangled mess of silver and plastic in no apparent order. I used to be bothered by a such a disorganized silverware drawer, but [...]
TweetI have a kindergardener this year. As much as she is adjusting to everyday school and to “no naps;” I am also adjusting to a set of new routines and obligations. One of these is the carpool lane. After being in the drop-off and pick-up line for a solid month, I have noticed a problem. I [...]
TweetSoon-to-be parents come to “interview” me almost every day. Typically, they come prepared with a long list of questions for a pediatrician. I answer them as best as I am able. For parents soon-to-be-expecting sons, I am frequently asked about circumcision. Most parents are just curious about how the procedure is technically done, when their baby [...]
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