Strep can be more than just a sore throat. Learn how strep infections show up in kids, from strep throat to scarlet fever, impetigo, PANDAS and more. This article covers common AND surprising symptoms, age differences, and why we actually treat strep infections.

Health anxiety is common in parents, especially after years of illness cycles and pandemic stress. Learn why it happens, how to manage it, and when to seek help.

Parents often think about strep when their child complains of a sore throat, but most of the time, the cause is something else. Viruses, allergies, reflux and even mouth breathing or dryness can also cause a sore throat.

Evidence-based cough remedies for kids: honey, saline, humidifiers, and more. See what’s safe, what to avoid, and when to call your child’s doctor.

Understand why children cough, what the possible causes are, and when a cough could signal something more serious. Pediatrician advice for parents.

Ever heard a cough that sounds like a baby seal? That’s croup. Learn what croup sounds like, what causes it, practical tips to help in the moment, and when to call your pediatrician.

Confused about the flu shot for kids? Get clear, evidence-based answers about timing, safety, and side effects from a pediatrician mom.

This is a follow up post on the Home Test to Treat Program, a national telehealth pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of home testing and treatment for Covid-19 and Flu. Here are some results, along with some helpful resources for anyone looking for care.

When kids have the stomach flu (or gastroenteritis) it can be very frustrating. Not only is it very contagious, but the symptoms are dramatic and it’s hard to know what you can do to help your child feel better. Here are my pediatrician mom tips to get through it like a pro!

RSV is a common illness that can be very serious in young babies and the elderly. Here is a guide for what to do and watch for if your child is diagnosed with bronchiolitis, along with answers to common parent FAQs.

Influenza is a viral infection that can be caused by different strains of Influenza virus. Although most people recover without incident, similar to COVID-19, certain groups are higher risk for severe illness (and even death): the elderly, those with underlying health conditions, and young children (under age 5y - and especially those under 2y).

Hearing that your child has pneumonia is scary. Here's an overview of pneumonia in children for parents, written by a pediatrician mom.

Home Test to Treat is a nationwide program providing free testing, telehealth and treatment. Regardless of insurance status, anyone with a current positive COVID-19 test may enroll for free telehealth treatment. Read more here.

No one has a crystal ball. But here are my predictions for whether this respiratory season will be as bad as last year.

Hand, Foot & Mouth is a viral illness that most children encounter eventually. There is no treatment except time, but there are many things you can do to help your child through it. This post covers what parents need to know, plus practical tips!