by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 23, 2019 | Doc
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Halloween”? Costumes? Haunted house? Ghosts? Pumpkins? If you ask any of my children, their first answer will likely be “CANDY!” A lot of parents worry about the amount of candy...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 16, 2019 | Doc
Did you know you can protect your kids from certain cancers, just by giving them a shot? Yes, you can! The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine has been a hot topic since it was introduced back in 2006. So many parents I run into are fine with giving their teens all...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 12, 2019 | Doc
What does a teenager have in common with a toddler? Temper tantrums? Yea, maybe. Whining? Sometimes. Risk-taking? Absolutely! Teenagers are generally healthy, but can risk their health and safety with the choices they make. I’ve been treating a 17 year-old teen...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Oct 7, 2019 | Doc
Do you have a child coming home with all those elementary school germs everyday? My 3rd-grader came home from school recently just out of sorts. She was tired, quiet and just wanted to take a nap. It was so unlike her. She actually had a fever, too, which she...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 23, 2019 | Doc
Toddlers are sneaky little creatures. They can get themselves into a whole lot of trouble if we let them. Most toddlers are pretty healthy, without any major medical problems. But, they risk their health and safety by getting into things they shouldn’t. Their little...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Sep 21, 2019 | Doc
Do you have a toddler at home that you’re struggling to potty train? I’ve been through the potty training process 4 times already and am about to start my 5th – and last – time. Luckily, we had a lot of support and guidance from our day care...
