Do you believe that the magazines, movies and TV shows your kids watch don’t influence your kids’ behavior? Think again! Children and teens copy the behaviors they see in the movies and on TV, according to research. Cigarettes: If the characters in a show are smoking, kids who see the show are more likely to [...]
Q. Are diet sodas and snacks with artificial sweeteners safe for children? A. There is probably not much direct harm; no study has yet shown medical disease of any sort in children to be caused by artificial sweeteners, except for an occasional allergic reaction. But I don’t think kids need them, unless they have a [...]
Q: Are there any concerns about young children listening to music with headphones frequently? Is there any chance of hearing damage? A: Absolutely. Headphones pose a risk of hearing damage for children; this is an important issue. Several recent news reports have spotlighted cases of permanent hearing damage in older adults due to their listening [...]
Welcome to Delaware Modern Pediatrics’ new web site! Our new design is attractive and easy to navigate. But the site still contains all the same great information that our original site held. Browse around! You’ll find information about common pediatric illnesses, behavioral hints, immunization advice, office tidbits, and much more. A new feature is my [...]
