By Jannette Rivera, MD All normal children have times when they may appear hyperactive, running around endlessly, yelling and seemingly out of control, and yet, at other times they may seem inattentive and “spaced out”. This may be normal childhood behavior for some, but for others, these behaviors may be so severe that it disrupts [...]

By Jannette H. Rivera, M.D. 1. How does a parent know if their infant or child is developing a food allergy or a reaction to something in the environment? Environmental allergies can manifest themselves as watery eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and cough. Food allergies can evidence themselves through vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash [...]

By Jannette Rivera, M.D. As a mother, when I think of my children I can only pray that they will grow up to be God-fearing, well balanced, productive members of society. As a pediatrician, I find that most parents share the same prayer for their children. On a daily basis I address questions such as: [...]

By Jannette Rivera, MD All normal children have times when they may appear hyperactive, running around endlessly, yelling and seemingly out of control, and yet, at other times they may seem inattentive and “spaced out.” This may be normal childhood behavior for some, but for others, these behaviors may be so severe that it disrupts [...]