Andree V Trompeta, MD

08/12/2022

12/20/2017

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Much more important than we thought it was.

07/07/2017

You know there is an issue when medical providers are learning medical terms from social media, and not the other way around. That’s exactly what happened to me (and many of my colleagues) with dry drowning. A few summers ago, I read about dry drowning for the first time on Facebook. Since then, thi...

12/20/2016

The holidays are a great time to get back to some of the basics in childhood play that foster communication and social interaction.

​Children of all ages are filling their holiday wish list with things like tablets, cell phones, wearables, headphones, and other tech-related gifts. But it's important to find a balance and ensure that today's connected kids have some quality off-line time, too.

09/23/2016

'I’ve explored the science behind what makes kids happier, what type of parenting works best and what makes for joyful families'

09/21/2016

One of the most important jobs you have as a parent is keeping your child safe when riding in a vehicle. The following information from the AAP offers guidance on choosing the most appropriate car seat for your child.

06/08/2016

Please read these water safety tips for pool season. Be safe and stay cool! 😎

More than 600 children drown every year. But you can help bring down this tragic number.

05/14/2016

There isn't a set recipe for raising successful kids, but psychology research points to a handful of factors that could help.

03/15/2016

A meta-analysis of ten studies involving more than 1.2 million children reaffirms that vaccines don’t cause autism. If anything, immunization was associated with decreased risk that chil

01/19/2016

Tips to navigate the newborn period.

This new-mom guide will help you get through baby's first weeks with ease.

01/05/2016

When you're this exhausted every little bit helps.

11/16/2015

It's Get Smart About Antibiotics Week. Visit Healthy Children for answers to 10 common questions lots of parents have about when antibiotics are needed - and when they're not.

Parents need to know that using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help and may even cause harm to children. Read on for answers from the AAP to common questions about the use of antibiotics.