Rachel Zahn

Rachel Zahn

Rachel Zahn, MD is a pediatrician turned health writer who had three kids during medical school and pediatric training—crazy, huh?

The Spit Method Works!

The Spit Method Works!

It’s true! Moms and dads who clean babies’ pacifiers by sucking on them may be boosting immune systems and preventing allergies.

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Terrible Ones?

My second child just turned one, and OMG does he have a temper!

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Spoon Fed for Life?

My 13-month-old diva’s got me jumping through hoops …

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Get Smart About Antibiotics!

Get Smart About Antibiotics!

You may have read recent media reports about the dramatic rise in Superbugs — dangerous bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics intended to treat them. To help you understand the facts about antibiotic resistance, we are reprinting this Q&A from the Centers for Disease Control, followed by a link to a fun quiz to [...]

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Princess Hates Loud Noises

When she was a baby I couldn’t even vacuum without her getting all worked up. She’s gotten better, but …

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No Study Drugs for Healthy Kids

No Study Drugs for Healthy Kids

Last weekend, during our ritual Saturday morning power walk, my friend, Lisa, shared a concerning story about her niece — a college student in the Northwest. It seems this niece, who we’ll call Meg, has been using Adderall as a study aid. A LOT of Adderall. When Meg’s mom called her recently to see how [...]

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Tampons for Young Teens?

How young is TOO young? Does Mom really know best?

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell?

Unless you’re perfect and have never made a mistake, it’s a good bet you made some choices before you had children that you’re not particularly proud of. Youthful indiscretions litter the pasts of Moms and Dads everywhere, so take comfort — you have plenty of company. A brief starter marriage? Experimentation with recreational substances? A [...]

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Remedy for Reflux?

Our 5-month-old has always been a spitter, but this is ridiculous!

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Food Label Confusion

Food Label Confusion

We all know that a healthy diet in early childhood lays the solid foundation for lowered risk of adult disease, including diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke and some cancers. Your supermarket shelves are chock full of foods claiming to do just that. But are all those claims for real? Just because a manufacturer uses the right [...]

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The Spit Method Works!

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