Author Archives: John Salvaggio, MD

The Anxious Child, Common Parenting Mistakes

March 9, 2017 no comments

The anxious child sees the world as dangerous They will often interpret very innocent events as an example of danger.  Then, the anxious child will avoid things they fear.  This maintains the anxiety...

Over-parenting , harmful or helpful

September 4, 2016 no comments

Over-parenting research Researchers use this term when referring to a parent’s excessive levels of involvement, control, and problem solving, in the service of the child’s well-being. The...

Smart Toothbrushes, Coming To Teeth Soon

January 9, 2015 no comments

Your kids don’t like brushing their teeth ?  Are they not using proper brushing technique ?   Not to worry, a company in France, called Kolibree, may be able to help.  Here’s the concept ...

Ear tube surgery, or watchful waiting ?

December 20, 2014 no comments

What are the options for a child with recurrent ear effusion (fluid) ?  This is a decision faced by millions of families. Ear tube surgery may not be the correct choice : Here are the findings of a s...

Eye care, 5 tips to protect the gift of sight

October 23, 2014 no comments

Eye Care,  it should be on the top of your to-do list :   Think about how many times each day you use your eyes.  From early morning to the time we go to bed, we use our eyes  constantly to proc...

5 unexpected Facebook health benefits

September 9, 2014 no comments

Facebook health benefits are well documented.  There have been numerous university studies that show health benefits in Facebook users, in many ways that you would not expect. Facebook health benefit...

Kids Sunglasses , a new shade of cool.

October 12, 2013 no comments

Sunglasses for kids, are they really necessary?  That seems to be a question asked by many parents.  The evidence from research and opinions from most eye doctors suggest the answer is definitely yes...

TMJ pain, use these tips to control it

August 28, 2013 no comments

These are some tips to help TMJ pain

Body Dysmorphic Disorder, 8 things to check.

August 27, 2013 no comments

Body dysmorphic disorder,  first documented in 1886, was originally named “Dysmorphophobia”.

15 Hunger-busting foods !

August 27, 2013 no comments

Here are great hunger-busting foods.  Check out these 15 items if you’re interested in getting slim .