Dr. Mary Ann's Parenting Tips
Welcome to Simply Parenting! I'm Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento and I've been a practicing pediatrician and educator for over two decades. I founded Simply Parenting to bring childcare back to basics for parents. Through the articles on my website and my books and DVDs, my goal is to provide parents with only the information they really need to know and encourage them to trust their natural parenting instincts.
Latest Articles
When to Call the Doctor One of the hardest questions a parent faces is when to call the doctor. Here is a simple way to answer it — “Whenever you are concerned about your child’s health or well-being.”
Posted on October 14th, 2007 in What's Going Around? | View this article.
THE COMMON COLD AND COMMON REMEMDIES The common cold lasts about 9-10 days and is sometimes described as three days coming, three days here and three days going.
Posted on October 13th, 2007 in What's Going Around? | View this article.
Time Outs and Ins When rules are broken time out provides a method of letting your child know that this behavior is unacceptable.
Posted on October 13th, 2007 in Your Preschooler | View this article.
BABIES AND BEDDING-What You Need to Know Recently there has been some evidence to suggest that the bedding in an infant’s crib may increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This may be the result of the baby re-breathing air in an enclosed space such as under a blanket.
Posted on October 13th, 2007 in Your Infant | View this article.
TWO MONTH OLD- DEVELOPMENT Babies are born with their own temperament and unique personalities. Every baby develops at his own pace. No one book on infant development will describe your child. I know it is difficult, but try not to compare your child with others! Your family practitioner or pediatrician will be following your infant’s […]
Posted on October 13th, 2007 in Your Infant | View this article.
Sore Throats What causes a sore throat ? There are a variety of causes. Most are caused by viral or bacterial infections that invade the throat and cause redness and swelling of the tonsils and surrounding tissue, causing pain.
Posted on September 1st, 2007 in What's Going Around? | View this article.
Fever Fever is a person’s normal response to infection and is often the very first sign that an illness is starting. Fever in small infants and children, however, is also a common cause for anxiety in parents and a frequent reason to call the doctor for guidance
Posted on April 3rd, 2007 in What's Going Around? | View this article.