Pertussis is the medical term for whooping cough. It’s contagious and can be deadly, especially in infants. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the symptoms of whooping cough and tells parents how to distinguish it from a regular cough. She also talks about preventions and advises when kids should be getting the whooping cough vaccine.

Although the symptoms of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease are quite similar, they have very different causes. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the causes, signs and symptoms of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease and discusses how to tell if your child is suffering from a gluten problem.

As the seasons change, children may need some extra clothes for the classroom and recess. Whether your child is walking to school or waiting at the bus stop, he or she should be dressed for the cold morning temperatures. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives some tips and ideas for making sure your child is warm and comfortable indoors and outdoors this winter.

Food allergies are commonly passed down from parent to child. Some are outgrown but others are not and can cause life-threatening reactions. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains the problem and urges communication and preparedness for parents of children with allergies to foods. She discusses the most common food allergies and gives simple tips for dealing with them at home, school and social events.

As a baby’s digestive system develops, transitioning to table food is the eventual goal. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner walks through a baby’s feeding progression from newborn to age one. She goes over some dos and don'ts, recommended quantities and breast vs. bottle feeding.

Sadly, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is all too common. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains how you can reduce the risk factors that contribute to this tragic condition. She discusses what’s known and what we’re still trying to understand about SIDS.

When toddlers start to discover, and in some cases, share and display their private parts, many parents get nervous. Dr. Cindy Gellner says this curiosity is all part of normal development. She gives tips for approaching the issue with your child and reminds parents of the one thing to never do when teaching kids about private parts.

Looking for ways to get your kids off the couch? Dr. Cindy Gellner shares some tips for getting your family up and moving. You'll all have so much fun, it won't even seem like exercise.

Stand up straight! Scoliosis generally appears in early adolescence and can be treated. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes over the signs, symptoms and ways to literally watch your back for this curvature.

Too much caffeine can do more than have your kids bouncing off the walls. Dr. Cindy Gellner provides some insight into how much caffeine children should be allowed to consume. She goes over some common myths and facts about the stimulant and suggests ways to get your kids and teens to cut back.