Author Archives: Dr. Laura Jana

The numbers that relate to the ages and stages of childhood generally add up to fun, meaningful and important aspects of a healthy young life. Continue reading →

I can think of countless ways in which parents can better ensure their children’s health and well-being by simply planning and understanding the risks. Continue reading →

If we all committed to applying some basic “kohlrabi principles” to how we feed our children (and ourselves), we might be a bit healthier for it. Continue reading →

I’m embracing my inner Debbie Downer to give you safety reminders about using fireworks. I sincerely hope you pause to consider them, and then go about having a fun-filled and safe Fourth of July weekend. Continue reading →

Try modeling your plate on the new MyPlate design, and you probably will find there’s no place on the plate for fast food or empty-calorie snacks. Continue reading →

Two recent incidents in Omaha should serve as powerful reminders about the dangers involving kids and cars. Continue reading →

What you do as a parent, including the limits you set when it comes to your teen’s introduction to driving, is exceedingly important.

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About 11 million kids attend summer camps catering to a huge range of ages and activities, and a vast array of interests. Continue reading →

As a pediatrician who trained in the 1990s, I have never had to care for a child with measles, witness the devastation caused by polio infection, or even watch a child struggle to breathe due to a once-common airway infection. Continue reading →

Today the American Academy of Pediatrics releases its 2011 Policy Statement on Child Passenger Safety. As long as I remember, motor vehicle crashes have been the leading cause of death in children. Continue reading →