Archive for June, 2008

The New McCarthyism: Vaccines & Autism

The New McCarthyism: Vaccines & AutismHere is a reprint of guest opinion authored by Dr. Ari Brown in this weekend’s Wall Street Journal: October 27, 2007 Vaccines and Autism By ARI BROWN October 27, 2007; Page A8 Dangerous vaccines that harm kids. An epidemic of.

More Allergy Legislation in the WorksEUR

Introducing New Foods: A Transition Guide for Babies and Kids with Food AllergiesMany parents come to April and I with questions about when and how to introduce new foods to their child once he or she is symptom free and growing strong.
Of course, this is something you should talk about with your childs doctor or […]

Gene linked to autism

How To Talk With Your KidsOften, counseling children and adults can be a very gratifying experience. A while back, I had a father who joined the counseling process with his teenage son. I had been seeing the son for individual sessions. The father requested being involved, with his son’s agreement, so that the two of […]

(Stop if you’ve heard this before . .) Do Vaccines cause Autism?

(Stop if you’ve heard this before . .) Do Vaccines cause Autism?Like the bad guy in a horror movie that keeps coming back to life, the controversy over vaccines and autism was back in the news last weekEUR

Teaching Your Child About Money

Teaching Your Child About MoneyAre you teaching your child about money?  Start now, with these five simple tips to give your child excellent financial grounding.

Share Your Story with Dr. PhilHi There!One of the things that Marybeth and I hear so often from parents is that it took so long to get their child to get properly diagnosed. […]

A Fresh Look At Schooling: The Role Of Competition (Part 1 of 3)

Insurance Coverage for Amino Acid-Based Formula in Maryland!Great news for food allergy families! I just found out that the Maryland House Bill 578, requiring health insurance coverage for amino acid-based elemental formula, was signed at 10:00am yesterday by Governor Martin OMalley (D). Essentially, this bill requires insurance companies in Maryland to reimburse families for amino […]

Fitness as a Means of Developing Youth Athletes

Fitness as a Means of Developing Youth AthletesThere are many factors that make up a quality athlete. Some factors are unchangeable genetic factors. Others require years of work on skills and knowledge of the sport.

Popular Baby Names: Naming TipsWant a popular baby name?  Perhaps just some tips on how to name your baby?

FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream

Mercury out, autism rates still going upA study, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry this week, looked at the number of cases of autism in California BEFORE thimerosal preservative was removed from the standard recommended vaccination series in 2001 and AFTER. Guess what? The rates.

Plastic baby bottles (again)We’ve posted concerns about possible health effects […]

Summer is Here! Lets Eat!

Summer is Here! Lets Eat!
Not so fast. School might be out, but with camp, fairs, carnivals and trips to Disney WorldEUR

YOURE INVITED!

YOURE INVITED!Great news EUR Nutricia is sponsoring a free teleconference for parents on managing special diets. If you have a child with milk allergy, food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) GERD or another condition that requires a restricted diet, check it out. And feel free to share with friends & family.
Here is the info:
Who: […]