Author: Ari Brown, MD

Kids’ screen time is no longer limited to the flat screens in our living rooms. There are iPads, iPhones, computers, and on these devices, Face Time, apps and the list goes on.   So, what about interactive media? What’s proper media usage when it comes to kids? The topic took front and center at this…

Kids are eager to rush out on Halloween and pile as much candy as they can into their bag. Trick or treat, is how the phrase goes. Often kids get so many treats (and eat them along their trekking) that an inevitable sugar hangover effect sets in. The result is a grumpy, sometimes sick kiddo…

Kids can get injured or ill at anytime of day. Between after hours care, urgent care centers, retail clinics and free standing ERs…well, it’s a confusing maze of decisions for parents when their child has an emergency. So, where should parents go if their child is injured or ill? Dr. Ari Brown recently spoke to KXAN about…

By PR@411Pediatrics.com December 16, 2013 Category: Infants Tags: Dr. Ari Brown   Raw Milk   Unpasteurized milk   Health warning   AAP While legal in most U.S. states, raw milk (aka unpasteurized milk) and its products continue to be a source of serious and sometimes deadly bacterial infections.The health risks are especially high for pregnant women and young children. Despite these risks, about 1 to…

Health care for kids, when they need it Kids get sick at the most inconvenient times! And, with 70% of pediatrician’s offices open only during standard business hours, parents have had to turn to convenience care clinics and urgent care centers for treatment. But do parents sacrifice quality of care for convenience? Children are not…

Oh, the dreaded tantrum. While we tend to think of tantrums when kids are of pre-school age, they can actually begin much earlier. Dr. Ari Brown spoke to NewParent.com to share tips on how to prevent tantrums from occurring or taming them before they become full blown nightmares. (Read Help for Toddler Temper Tantrums)   The average age for…