Parents know that one of the biggest challenges they face is disciplining their young children.  As we say, it’s a constant battle, especially with toddlers.  As daunting a task as it may seem, timeout can be an effective tool against unwanted behaviors. Before we talk about timeout strategies, remember that most bad behaviors are the

January is National Birth Defect Prevention Month.  Birth defects include abnormalities of body structures, metabolism or function.  Most birth defects are the result of both genetic and environmental factors.  Genetic causes can include gene defects or chromosome abnormalities over which we have little control.  In addition, many environmental factors can play a role in the

Asthma is a very common condition affecting people of all ages and approximately 10% of the population.  Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways of the lung.  The triggers for asthma vary from person to person and can include allergies like pollen or dust, respiratory infections like cold viruses, influenza or pneumonia, exercise, irritants