Health

Each day I wake up, from the non-restful sleep I attempted the night before, my mind is already racing with panic and fear of what lies ahead.  I worry about their moods, their happiness, their fears, and their successes.  I worry about what’s happening for dinner, what’s happening tomorrow, what’s …

Did you know the mouth is one of the most common sites for injury in children? If a child is injured in the face or mouth, a quick general assessment is needed to rule out more serious medical problems. Was there any loss of consciousness, vomiting, trouble breathing, or bleeding …

It’s the time of year that anyone who has lived in Reno for more than a year knows all too well – we typically have at least a week-long stretch of 100-degree heat, and no, “dry heat” does not make it any less sweltering, people! Temperatures this high can be …

I’m THAT mom. You know, the one that RSVPs to birthday parties with, “Oh, just a reminder she is allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, flax, and sunflower seeds. But, at least we’ve gotten to take eggs and milk off the list!” We are always armed with two EpiPen’s, an …

Newcomers to Reno likely won’t appreciate how truly great it is to walk into a grocery store and not be hit by a huge waft of tobacco smoke, but those who’ve lived here a decade or more will. Our family moved from Reno to Southern California in summer 2005, when …

I’ll be the first to say, if you would have asked me a year ago, there was NOT A SINGLE CHANCE I would be caught dead on a stage in front of a bunch of people in a teeny weeny bikini, with that ridiculous spray tan. It’s funny what a …

As a pediatric dentist, I am often asked by parents, “How do I prepare my child for their upcoming dental visit?” When talking to your child about an upcoming appointment, oftentimes less is more is a good start! With the best of intentions, parents believe we can best prepare our …

Before having kids, I had this kind of vague understanding that my body would change. I mean, obviously, there would be the belly and the boobs, and I hoped like hell that I’d avoid stretch marks, but guess what never even occurred to late twenties/early thirties me? Varicose veins. Well, …

It’s all over the news. Suicide is a terrifying thing for parents to think about. And the statistics are real: it’s the third leading cause of death in people 15-24, behind accidents and homicide. With social media in our everyday lives and more non-stop avenues for teens to bully each …

We all know mama’s need help with, well, everything from dinner and laundry to dishes and homework and so much in between. That’s why I thought the Reno Moms would be interested in a new program from the Nevada Women, Infants and Children that has been launched here in Reno …