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Do you need one more reason to breastfeed?

Posted on August 31, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you need one more reason to breastfeed? Breastfeeding has been found to help the infant populate their gut biome.   A study was recently done which showed that there is vertical transfer of microbes from the mother to her … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and treating teen depression

Posted on October 27, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

October is national Mental Health Awareness month.    No one is immune from mental illness.  Adolescents are especially vulnerable to mental illness and are a major at-risk population for developing severe depression.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that … Continue reading →

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Let’s discuss ANOTHER old wives’ tale. . . “Brandy soothes teething pain”

Posted on February 25, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

That may be true, but no amount of alcohol is safe for infants or children. Teething rings available at stores (many of which can be frozen in the freezer and reused countless times) are best.  For an inexpensive option I’d … Continue reading →

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Recommendations to Decrease SIDS risk

Posted on September 25, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is a life-altering, grief-filled event.  There are some ways to decrease the risk. Infants should be placed on their back to sleep until 12 months of age.  Side sleeping is not suggested. Sleep on a firm … Continue reading →

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Report: Teenagers who engage in “sexting” have more sex. Hmmmm….

Posted on September 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that more than half of American teens have been asked to send a “sext.”  This information is from nearly 1000 high school students. Sexting is sending explicit electronic messages.  In all, 28% of the teens reported sending … Continue reading →

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Kansas car seat rules…4 Steps

Posted on June 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

 Infant. Birth-12 months.  Rear-facing car seat.  There are different types of rear-facing car seats.  Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing.  Convertible (and 3-in-1) car seats have a higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position.  The rules used … Continue reading →

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How to keep your sleeping baby well.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

SIDS cases have decreased in the US by 50% since the “Back to Sleep” campaign  in 1992 was started.  But, we can do more. The ways to decrease the risk of SIDS in your baby is to. . . Place baby on the … Continue reading →

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Rear-facing car seat until age 2? Why? Really?

Posted on November 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Some parents question the importance of keeping a child in a car seat rear-facing until age 2. Here are the reasons and some hints to make this more palatable for both you and your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics … Continue reading →

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Drowning. The silent, public death. What to watch for. . .

Posted on June 3, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

This is a macabre subject, I know.  But, one that needs to be considered.  Summertime means more time around water.  Drowning is a real danger.  It is the second leading cause of accidental death of children aged 15 years and … Continue reading →

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Embarrassed about your pale pasty skin? Get over it.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Wanting a rich, deep tan?  Frequenting a tanning salon?. . . Please don’t.  May has been designated Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.  So, let’s celebrate our natural skin color, whatever color it is. American Academy of Dermatology did an … Continue reading →

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