What I learned as a Dance Mom

February 11, 2016

I grew up in Atlanta and currently live in East Cobb with my husband (who is also a pediatrician) and 3 girls, ages 9,


Can Dads Breastfeed?

February 4, 2016

Hello! My name is Andrew Godfrey-Kittle and I am the newest addition to the DeKalb Pediatric Center provider team, having joined in the summer


Zika testing is urged for some newborns

February 2, 2016

Newborns should be tested for infection with the Zika virus if their mothers have visited or lived in any country experiencing an outbreak and


The Testing Threes

January 28, 2016

I was well aware and anticipating the “terrible twos” but no one mentioned the “testing threes”; not until I already had a 3 year


Raising Children for Success

January 17, 2016

For those of you who don’t already know me, let me give you a quick introduction. I am a California transplant but have come


Preventing Picky Eating

January 14, 2016

Hi, I’m Dr. Debby Pollack.  I grew up in Arkansas and came to Atlanta in 1994 for my pediatric residency at Emory University after


Perrigo recalls 2 batches of generic children’s cough syrup

January 13, 2016

Perrigo initiated a voluntary recall of two batches of its generic children’s cough syrup sold in 4 oz. bottles — guaifenesin grape liquid and


Eating slowly may aid weight loss, prevent obesity

January 11, 2016

Researchers found that children who were instructed to take a bite of food every 30 seconds lost between 2% and 5.7% of their weight