Confessions of a Dr Mom

thedrmommy

thedrmommy
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California, usa
Birthday
January 04
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mommy, pediatrician, trying to keep her head above water, blogger for www.mommytalk.com twitter: thedrmommy www.thedrmommy.blogspot.com twitter: thedrmommy

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OCTOBER 4, 2009 5:42PM

Getting vegetables into your teens meals.

A recent study published by the CDC demonstrates that less than 10% of teenagers eat their recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables.
That is no surprise considering that school lunches are rich in meat and dairy,but  and deficient in traditional fresh fruits and vegetables.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 10:59PM

Should we tax soda to prevent obesity?

Obesity has become the most important public health initiative since cigarette smoking. And like cigarette smoking, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)'s  most recent health policy report suggests taxing soda and sugary sweetened beverages. Soda is linked to increased obes/
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 3:10PM

Are School Lunches Making the Grade?

National School Lunch Program, Making the Grade?
 
Valerie came to see me with her three obese children. She knew her children were overweight, but she felt stuck. Despite working 40 hours per week, Valerie cooked healthy home-made dinners. Her kids were active despite her long work schedule. So… Read full post »
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JULY 1, 2009 11:43PM

Firework Safety Guide

For many families fireworks are as much a part of fourth of July as the parades, picnicking and food. 

However, many states have banned the personal use of fireworks. Individual states have different laws,  California law prohibits the use of most personal fireworks making ex/

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JUNE 4, 2009 3:36PM

Parental Refusal of Vaccines, Are Your Kids Safe?

 
You and your newborn daughter arrive to pick up your son from school. You walk into your child's school and learn that there has been an outbreak of whooping cough. You decide not to worry because your son received his vaccinations. But wait, what about your newborn girl?

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MAY 7, 2009 12:26AM

A-typical Day

A-typical day

A close friend of mine is 8 months pregnant. In her pre-pregnant life, she was and is an ambitious, witty professional.  She is not in the world of health care. And she is scared ****less about what comes after the pregnancy. Just like I am nervous about my 15… Read full post »
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APRIL 6, 2009 8:44PM

Sexting= Teens, Sex and Pictures

Sexting= Teens, Sex and Pictures

 Recently, I had a 15-year-old girl in my office. We'll call her Emma.  She routinely was sexting. She was sexting many young men at the same time.

Never heard the term "sexting"? You are not alone.

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APRIL 1, 2009 2:04PM

Electronic Babysitting

When my husband and I moved into our suburban utopia, sans kids, we bought a giant flat screen TV. A few months later we could boast of having 3 computers, at home. Media (television/Internet) is like breathing, a necessity to my survival. Embarrassing, but true.


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