DR. KASH’S KORNER
Reading to your child should begin prior to delivery. Do daily after delivery for years to come.
The following article is very comprehensive and should be read by all who have children in the home: 5 Ways to Help Your Kids Have a Healthy School Year We've seen a decline in vaccination rates nationally and are concerned about potential outbreaks of life-threatening diseases. A recent case[READ MORE]
How to Talk with your Child About the War in Ukraine
By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to cope with upsetting news and images when they understand more about[READ MORE]
What is Monkey Pox anyways?
MONKEYPOX CHICKENPOX The United States is among several countries where cases of monkeypox infections have been reported. The virus causes a rash that can look like chickenpox (varicella). Fortunately Chickenpox is no longer a common infectious disease as a result of immunization. Chickenpox goes through 3[READ MORE]
Dr. Kash’s Korner — How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine by Irwin J. Kash, MD The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to[READ MORE]
Dr. Kash’s Korner — Drinking Responsibly at College AGE
Drinking Responsibly at College AGE by Irwin J. Kash, MD Drinking is a huge problem for young adults. Most drink and a large number drink too much. Binge drinking (having 5 or more drinks in a short time) is common among both guys and girls. Heavy or binge[READ MORE]
Dr. Kash’s Korner — Stay Safe On Holidays Using Fireworks
Stay Safe On Holidays Using Fireworks by Irwin J. Kash, MD On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle to play with? Probably, a hard no. You work so hard all year long to keep your child safe.... Don't[READ MORE]