There are many reasons children get bloody noses: allergies in the spring, summer and fall can contribute to a bloody nose, and so can the dryness of winter. As Cindy Gellner, MD, explains, it’s the frequent rubbing and blowing of the nose that can actually lead to the bleeding. She tells parents how to treat a bloody nose at home and what to do if the bleeding doesn’t stop.

There are many reasons children get bloody noses: allergies in the spring, summer and fall can contribute to a bloody nose, and so can the dryness of winter. As Cindy Gellner, MD, explains, it’s the frequent rubbing and blowing of the nose that can actually lead to the bleeding. She tells parents how to treat a bloody nose at home and what to do if the bleeding doesn’t stop.

After spending a lot of time in the water, the ear can get infected by what’s called swimmer’s ear. If your child complains of earaches, particularly during the summer, swimmer’s ear is most likely the cause. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about what you can do to help relieve your child’s ear pain and when to go to the doctor.

Hiking is a fun summer activity for the whole family, as long as safety is a top priority. Dr. Cindy Gellner gives some tips for letting your kids have some fun in the outdoors without getting into trouble. She lists some important things to bring and how to set some ground rules for your young children and teenagers.

It seems like not long ago you could leave your kids at home for the evening or let them play outside all day with almost no worries. These days it seems like you can’t be too careful. At what age can you start to leave your kids at home for the night? Dr. Cindy Gellner provides some tips for preparing your kids for an evening without you.

It seems like not long ago you could leave your kids at home for the evening or let them play outside all day with almost no worries. These days it seems like you can’t be too careful. At what age can you start to leave your kids at home for the night? Dr. Cindy Gellner provides some tips for preparing your kids for an evening without you.

It’s important to make sure your children are safe and supervised when they’re swimming, but it’s important to protect them from the unseen dangers too. Cryptosporidiosis, or crypto, is a microscopic parasite that can lurk in public pools and other recreational bodies of water. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and fatigue. In this podcast Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how to avoid contracting crypto and what to do if you think your child has it.

It can be horrifying to see your child’s face start to swell and realize they’re having an allergic reaction. If your child has severe allergies to certain insects, medications or food, you should have a prescription for injectable epinephrine. Dr. Cindy Gellner talks you through the signs of anaphylaxis and what to do if you think your child is in danger.

As the weather warms up, hopefully your kids will want to go outside to play. Dr. Cindy Gellner shares some tips for keeping your kids safe while they have fun on the playground: using age-appropriate play areas, constant supervision, and the importance of teaching children to share and play nicely with other kids. This summer, take your kids to the playground regularly for some fun (and safe) outdoor playtime!

Detecting a child’s mental disorder can be difficult because many of the behaviors can also occur as part of normal development. As a result, some parents are hesitant to seek help. To help you understand this confusing issue better, Dr. Cindy Gellner gives an overview of mental disorders children can suffer from, what causes them, what to look for and what to do about it.