Syracuse Parent and CNY Family

Dr. Monica Jones is a pediatrician with Syracuse Pediatrics. Reach her at www.syracusepediatrics.com. To send a health-related question to the doctor, write to editor@syracuseparent.net

Meningitis, when treated properly, not fatal
Posted on Sat, April 5th, 2008
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about meningitis following the death of a college student locally as well as a few other scattered cases. Most people hear the word meningitis and they panic.... More

Parents can reduce allergy attacks
Posted on Tue, February 5th, 2008
We can’t wait until spring and things start to bloom—until that is our kids start sneezing, itching and have a runny nose. Some kids, however, don’t just have that problem in the nice weather. Many... More

Cold medicine makers pull remedies off shelves
Posted on Sat, November 3rd, 2007
We have all been there –up late with our kids at night who have a cough that sounds like they might soon cough up a lung. As a parent we would do anything to make them better. As a pediatrician I... More

Reading is good for our health
Posted on Sun, October 7th, 2007
Recently, local author Tim Green published a book called “Football Hero” that was targeted to children ages 8 to 15. He has been visiting many schools and bookstores in the area to promote his book.... More

Injury remains leading cause of death in kids
Posted on Tue, August 14th, 2007
If you look back at the columns I have written, you will see several that are focused on safety. No one thinks it will happen to them. This summer in Central New York is a reminder of why we talk... More

Many summer rashes do not require treatment
Posted on Mon, June 4th, 2007
Along with the sun and fun of summer come the itchy rashes as well. There are a whole slew of things that can cause them and here are just a few of the more common ones and simple things you can do... More

Self cutting can mean cry for help
Posted on Tue, May 8th, 2007
It happens all too often – a parent comes in and begins their story with “I couldn’t understand why she always wore long sleeves – until I saw her arms.” The discovery that your child is cutting can... More

Camp readiness determined together
Posted on Tue, March 27th, 2007
It is hard to be thinking of things to do in the summer when we are still shoveling out from inches of snow. But it is time to start planning what your kids will be doing this summer. There are... More

Biting is common with toddlers
Posted on Tue, February 27th, 2007
We all agonize over the decision to put our children in day care. There are pros and cons just like all decisions in life. But now you’ve decided it’s the right thing for you and your child. You find... More

Feeding schedules vary with breast/bottle
Posted on Thu, February 1st, 2007
The moment is finally here. You’ve just come home with your new baby. Now what? It all seemed so simple when you read the book but now it seems overwhelming. Don’t worry! You are not alone. Lots of... More