If you’re not friends with your child on Facebook, you need to be. Dr. Cindy Gellner runs down the rapidly expanding environment of social media and potential perils for teens. Along with the miracle of instant social interaction come the hazards associated with exposure and vulnerability on the Internet. It may be time to re-examine your responsibilities and options as a parent.

Acne is an embarrassing topic for them, but 90% of teenagers may benefit from acne treatment. Dr. Cindy Gellner goes in depth on modern acne therapy and discusses the dos and don’ts of treating the three common types of pimples. From mild through severe, acne is not just a rite of passage, but also a treatable condition.

One of the most important parts of school registration is getting your child up-to-date on vaccinations. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, walks us through the required vaccinations and the ages they should be given. She gives details about vaccine exemptions and the best way to keep track of the boosters your child receives through the years.

Potty training is a milestone that can feel overwhelming—but when done patiently and positively, it becomes a manageable and rewarding phase. With support and consistency, most kids transition out of daytime diapers by the time they start school. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, offers clear, evidence-based strategies parents can use to guide their child toward bathroom independence.

Potty training is a milestone that can feel overwhelming—but when done patiently and positively, it becomes a manageable and rewarding phase. With support and consistency, most kids transition out of daytime diapers by the time they start school. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, offers clear, evidence-based strategies parents can use to guide their child toward bathroom independence.

Do an Internet search and you’ll find way too many stories about drownings this year. If you think your child is safe, think again. What can you do to make sure your child is safe around water? What mistake do many parents make at the pool that might endanger their child’s life? Do swimming lessons help? Dr. Cindy Gellner answers these questions and more, including places children can drown that you might not have considered.

Sunburns are not just uncomfortable—they are a sign of real skin damage that starts in childhood and can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares how to prevent sunburns with proper sunscreen use, when to seek shade, and why babies and fair-skinned children need extra protection. If your child already has a burn, learn the safest, most effective ways to treat it—and what to avoid.

Sunburns are not just uncomfortable—they are a sign of real skin damage that starts in childhood and can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares how to prevent sunburns with proper sunscreen use, when to seek shade, and why babies and fair-skinned children need extra protection. If your child already has a burn, learn the safest, most effective ways to treat it—and what to avoid.

Many parents know the frustration of throwing away uneaten vegetables. Children need the vitamins packed into fruits and veggies, but getting them to eat green beans, carrots or spinach can be a challenge. Dr. Cindy Gellner has some tips for getting even the pickiest kids to eat – and even enjoy – fruits and vegetables.

Newborns can’t always control their developing eyes and sometimes go cross-eyed. But if your child is older than two months and you notice her or his eyes looking in different directions, something else might be going on. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner describes how to tell if your child’s eyes are developing in a healthy way.