My name is Dr. Jane Scott. I am a neonatologist/pediatrician and mother of four. I have made it my mission to end the Flathead Syndrome epidemic throughout the world. Millions of babies each year are being diagnosed with Flathead Syndrome in the US alone! Every baby is at risk for developing Plagiocephaly (a flattening of […]
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New TV Obsessions
Dear BRAVO TV, I think we should see other people. It’s not that I don’t enjoy your company anymore – it’s just that I have branched out a bit these past few months. It’s not you, it’s me. You’re the same fun, reliable, predictable network I have always loved. But lately, I have been craving […]
Pregnancy and Dentistry
As a founding member of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health, my focus as a dentist is to treat the mouth as the entryway to the entire body and stress the importance that a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth. For years the mouth has not really been considered part of the systemic […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping a Grandchild Deal with the Death of a Pet
My son, Mark, and his wife, Angela, are parents to our granddaughter, Cindy, age six. My husband and I live near them and we spend a lot of wonderful time together. We all get along just fine, but I do see a situation brewing that is of concern to my husband and me. Mark and […]
Summer Beach Bag Essentials
Summer is officially here, which has vacationers ready to head to the beach to catch some rays and waves. Whether it’s a family trip to the beach or parents sending their kids to spend the day by the shore, lake or pool, there are several must-have items that should be in every beach bag before […]
Helping Your Child Become A Better Listener: Teleclass Re-cap
In this teleclass with expert Lois Kam Heymann, we discussed the importance of listening skills in every child’s development and the steps we can take to help children become better listeners for academic and social success. The issues addressed apply to children of all ages who have typical (or normal) hearing, hearing loss or an […]
Talking To Children About Natural Disasters
A few years ago I interviewed child development expert, Marsha Greenberg, for NY Family Magazine on how to talk to our children about natural disasters and extreme weather. This conversation happened long before Hurricane Sandy and before the horrible tornadoes in Oklahoma. In light of the tragedy this week in Oklahoma, I thought I would share […]
Share Your Wish: Teaching Kids About Charity
I always marveled at people who started their own businesses – they could take a simple idea and turn it into what seems like an overnight success. I constantly come up with ideas, but they never really turn into anything. That could be because I never followed through… until now. Last year, I was planning […]