We don't like getting sick, and we especially don't like our children getting sick, so we give them supplements and other immune boosters in hopes of warding off any illness that might come their way. But do these immune boosters actually work? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner examines three common ways to boost immunity and separates fact from fiction.

The beginning of a school year can be anxiety-inducing for any kid. And if it’s the first day at a new school, it can be particularly distressing. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner shares advice for how to help your child cope with the stress of going to a new school and how to make the transition as painless as possible.

Many indicators of drug and alcohol use are the same as typical teen behavior, or depression and anxiety. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner reviews some important signs to look for that could signal drug or alcohol abuse in teenagers, and gives some suggestions for how to handle the situation if your child is using.

Summer weather can often lead to bug bites. What do you do if your child gets bit by an insect while playing outside? From mosquito bites to a bite from a black widow, pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the most effective treatments for bug bites.

Fruits are healthy for our kids, but that doesn't necessarily mean that 100% all-natural fruit juice is healthy for our kids. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says fruit juice is “basically liquid candy.” Learn about the myth of fruit juice health claims and what you should be giving your child instead.

Each year almost 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries. Lugging around a heavy backpack with just one strap may look cool, but it can also hurt your child. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about how parents can help their kids to lighten the load.

Kids can be rambunctious, and that can lead to occasional bumps and falls. While an injury to the outer ear is usually minor, it could lead to cauliflower ear. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the warning signs to look for to make sure your child’s ear injury doesn’t lead to permanent damage.

Large, swollen bug bites don't necessarily mean your child is allergic. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains why kids' bodies react the way they do when bitten by insects and what parents can do to treat bites when they happen.

When your child gets diarrhea, it’s a bad time for everyone. But what really causes it? And how do you get it to stop? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses some of the most common myths about diarrhea and what you can do to help prevent it in your child.

Your baby should be sleeping on her back. But what about when she's awake? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about why tummy time is important for infants to build up their back and shoulder muscles and explains some different techniques for doing it safely.