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?

Take ‘Em to BOOK Camp!

Last night Husband and I popped in to to our local pizza and salad spot for dinner. You know, the one with those gourmet, individually-sized, overpriced servings? As we approached the front station to be seated by an enthusiastic teen who appeared to be no older than 12, we passed a large crowded booth where [...]

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Not a Bird, Not a Plane, Not Supermom

Not a Bird, Not a Plane, Not Supermom

One of the toughest questions — can I have a demanding career and still raise a happy, healthy family? — has no right answer.

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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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Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves For Kids Of All Ages

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves For Kids Of All Ages

If you’re like many of us, your first aid supplies (such as they are) are scattered all around the house. Change that now.

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10 Ways to Keep School Lunch Safe

10 Ways to Keep School Lunch Safe

Each year an unknown number are sickened by food that sat in the cubby too long. Do this, not that.

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The Experts Weigh In — A Teen With HIV

Last week we presented a case — an ethical dilemma — involving Lisa, a young teen who is about to become sexually active. What Lisa doesn’t know is that she acquired HIV at birth and has been taking medication which she believes are vitamins up to this point. Her parents have withheld this information in [...]

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Teens, Sex and HIV – a True Story

One of the medical journals I subscribe to arrived the other day and included an ethical dilemma directed at doctors who treat adolescents. The actual case was presented just as you see it below, followed by the opinions of two experts in the field. The issues are difficult and complicated, but they’re important to wrestle [...]

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Is my Granddaughter’s Pediatrician a Boob?

She doesn’t treat ear infections and tells my daughter “it will run its course”.

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The Truth About Guns

The Truth About Guns

I’ve never knowingly sent my kids off to play at a home where guns are present. I’ll say it before you do — I’m very naive.

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Mighty Mites

When last we left our soon-to-be twins, my nephew’s in-utero munchkins, the first babes of a new family generation, it was the day of their big reveal ultrasound. That day their parents, grandparents, friends and family were presented with two beautifully decorated pink cakes which had been pre-arranged by the ultrasound tech and the bakery [...]

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