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Dr. Howard Bennett

About Dr. Howard Bennett

Dr. Howard J. Bennett is a practicing pediatrician in Washington, DC and a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at The George Washington University Medical Center. When he's not sharing humor with patients, Dr. Bennett loves to poke fun at doctors and medicine.

Here are my most recent posts

Common Questions About Newborns—Part II

May 5, 2008 by Dr. Howard Bennett Leave a Comment

This is the second part of an article that answers the most common questions parents ask after they go home with their newborn. My 2-week-old has a small amount of milk coming from his nipples. Is this normal? Male and female infants both get swollen breasts in the first few weeks after birth—this is due to the effect of maternal hormones on their breast tissue. A … [Read more...] about Common Questions About Newborns—Part II

Common Questions About Newborns—Part I

May 5, 2008 by Dr. Howard Bennett Leave a Comment

Heading home with a newborn raises lots of questions and worries in new parents. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get asked in my office. My 3-week-old is stuffy all the time and sneezes a lot. Isn’t he too young to have a cold? Although your 2-week-old is not too young to have a cold, the chances are he doesn’t. Babies have to breathe through … [Read more...] about Common Questions About Newborns—Part I

Should You Give Your Child Fever Medicine Before a Doctor’s Visit?

May 2, 2008 by Dr. Howard Bennett Leave a Comment

Parents frequently avoid giving their children fever medicine before a sick visit because they’re afraid it will compromise the doctor’s medical evaluation. In reality, giving a child something to lower her fever before a visit usually makes it easier for doctors to determine what’s going on. Fever medicine isn’t strong enough to mask symptoms, but has the potential to … [Read more...] about Should You Give Your Child Fever Medicine Before a Doctor’s Visit?

The Blue Rubber Item You Get After Birth is Not a Nasal Aspirator

May 2, 2008 by Dr. Howard Bennett Leave a Comment

After a baby is born, a nurse puts a blue rubber aspirator in his bassinet. Parents commonly take this item home and use it to clean mucus from their baby’s nose. You should know, however, that this device is not a nasal aspirator. Instead, the hospital nurses use it to suck saliva or mucus out of a baby’s mouth after he spits up. The reason it should not be used in the nose is … [Read more...] about The Blue Rubber Item You Get After Birth is Not a Nasal Aspirator

Stuffy Babies Do Not Usually Have Colds

May 2, 2008 by Dr. Howard Bennett Leave a Comment

In the first few months of life, babies are obligate nose breathers. This means that they have to breathe through their noses. By the time babies are three to six months of age, they are able to breath through their mouths, but most still prefer nasal breathing. Because babies breathe through their noses, they make all sorts of noise—snurgles, snorts, and other sounds that … [Read more...] about Stuffy Babies Do Not Usually Have Colds

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Great Dad Talks is a series of conversations with experts on all aspects of the family adventure. With the perspective that “dads don’t always think like moms,” our mission is to support dad voices and our slightly different approaches to parenting. We’ll try to find solutions to every day challenges like getting kids off the couch and making STEM classes available for both boys and girls. But we’ll also tackle bigger issues when they come. The one main theme will be to support dads in the most important role of their lives that of being a great dad. Connect with us at greatdad.com and watch the video version of these podcasts at YouTube.com/greatdadnews

146. Balancing Business and Family with Dr. Travis Parry
byPaul Banas

In this insightful episode of Great Dad Talks, expert guest Dr. Travis Parry explores the intricacies of modern fatherhood, particularly focusing on entrepreneurial couples and achieving family balance. Dive into his personal journey as he discusses the profound influence of his father, the importance of managing stress, and the surprising role of financial stability in marital happiness. Together, we unravel the keys to balancing business growth with family priorities and how couples can align their financial values for long-term success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or simply keen on strengthening your family dynamics, this conversation is packed with wisdom and practical advice.

Check out Dr. Parry’s website at travisparry.com

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