Most of the kids in my life call me Dr. Bilello. My three favorites call me mom. Like many of you - amidst the homework assignments, ballet carpools, music lessons, soccer practices, Scout meetings and swim lessons - I’m trying to limit screen time, offer fresh fruits and vegetables, enforce a consistent bedtime and minimize … Continue reading I’m here to help!
COVID-19: How to Keep Our Kids Calm, Informed and Worry-Free
Well, it’s here, and it’s impacting everyone. Schools and businesses are closed. Events are cancelled. Supermarkets have empty shelves. Not to mention the unknowns surrounding the virus itself. It’s a lot for us, as parents, to take in. Can you imagine being six (or eight or nine or thirteen…) years old and trying to wrap … Continue reading COVID-19: How to Keep Our Kids Calm, Informed and Worry-Free
6 Ways to Keep Your Family Active this Winter
Just because the weather is cold doesn't mean we all have to hibernate. In fact, kids (and us parents) will benefit from activity and spending time outdoors, even more so during the dark winter months. Whether your child has extra energy to burn or extra pounds to shed, physical activity is what he needs! And … Continue reading 6 Ways to Keep Your Family Active this Winter
Antibiotics
I recently read a fictional novel, “A Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner. It was a great book telling the parallel stories of two women overcoming loss in New York City, separated by 100 years. These women were brave survivors of the triangle shirtwaist fire and 9/11. This book was beautifully written, highlighting the … Continue reading Antibiotics
Do we really need the flu shot?
Flu season is approaching! Once again, we, as a medical community are focused on prevention. So we’re urging everyone eligible (age 6 months and older) to get the flu shot. While most of my patients storm the office doors to get their flu shot, some are a little more lax about it. I thought I’d share … Continue reading Do we really need the flu shot?
Five Tips for Back-to-School Success
I thought I’d finally shaken that September anxiety. I think I was 30 when I could actually enjoy the end of August, without that nagging feeling that school was right around the corner. Then my kids started school. And now it’s back! It’s not easy putting your kindergartener on the bus for the first time, … Continue reading Five Tips for Back-to-School Success
Who invited the ticks?
Who loves picnics, hiking and outdoor summer fun as much as we do? Ticks! Ticks are quickly rising to fame for their cunning ability to climb and latch onto us without being detected. They are responsible for transmitting diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, but more commonly for completely grossing us moms out. … Continue reading Who invited the ticks?
Lyme disease…what you need to know
I have so much to say about ticks and Lyme disease that I wrote two separate posts. If you haven't already, I recommend you read my blog post on ticks first (click here) which has information on prevention of tick bites and removal of ticks. This post will focus on Lyme disease, its transmission and … Continue reading Lyme disease…what you need to know
Get Sunscreen Savvy!
Summer is here! For most of us, spending time outdoors is a welcome change from the last few months. Whether your family fills their days swimming, biking, picnicing or backyard sprinkling, sunscreen is a must! But before you go out and spend a mini fortune on creams, sprays, sticks, lotions and gels, let’s talk sunscreen basics. … Continue reading Get Sunscreen Savvy!
Seasonal Allergies
Ahh...ahhh...ahhh...chooooo! It’s Springtime! For some, it’s a lovely season of sunshine, brightly colored flowers and chirping birds. For others, Springtime means congestion, runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, dry cough, and that annoying feeling where you have to sneeze but you just can’t… Seasonal allergies, which is commonly referred to as hay fever, is very … Continue reading Seasonal Allergies
Why you should play board games with your kids
Clue. Chutes and Ladders. Life. Guess Who? Payday. Uno. I have great memories from many years ago, playing these games with my siblings. So, in the hopes of recreating these ancient good times with my own children, I stocked our playroom shelves with such games. I didn’t realize, until now, how good these games really … Continue reading Why you should play board games with your kids
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