Keep your kids healthy and happy with the help of Dr. Cindy Gellner. She’s passionate about preventive care, childhood obesity, allergy and asthma management and the power of reading aloud to your children. Not afraid to talk about anything, she’ll keep you informed about the latest trends and issues facing children today, plus give tips that will help raising your kids a little less stressful.
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Young children get sick far more often than adults, and it is completely normal. Most healthy kids come down with about six viral illnesses a year—and…
Why Young Children Get Sick More Often and What…
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Therapy is not a last resort—it is often the best first step for children with anxiety, mood changes, or behavior concerns. Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD,…
What Pediatricians Want Parents to Know About…
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Ten minutes with your child's teacher can reveal more than grades—it can surface early signs of anxiety, attention issues, or social struggles.…
Use Parent-Teacher Conferences to Check Learning…
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Many parents link fevers, diarrhea, and even ear pulling to teething. But are those symptoms actually related? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down what teething…
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Common…
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Every baby teethes differently—some barely notice it, while others act like it is the end of the world. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains why the…
The Basics: What to Expect When Your Baby Starts…
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For decades, parents have blamed sugar for their children's wild energy—but research tells a different story. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains…
Debunking Old Wives' Tales: Why Your Child…
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From forgotten lunches to last-minute outfit debates, school mornings can be challenging. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares strategies to make them smoother,…
How to Make School Mornings Easier for You and…
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Preparing for the new school year means a lot more than just buying school supplies. From medication forms and updated vaccines to vision checks and sleep routines,…
The Pediatrician-Approved Back-to-School Health…
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When your baby feels warm, it does not always mean they have a fever. A baby's age and how you take their temperature matter more than you think. Pediatrician…
The Basics: How to Accurately Take a Baby's…
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Newborns cannot blow their noses, and they are not great at breathing through their mouths either—so even a little mucus can sound dramatic. Pediatrician…
What to Do When Your Baby Sounds Congested
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Wondering about your newborn's pooping habits? Pediatrian Cindy Gellner, MD, demystifies what is normal—from frequent poops to the occasional blowout.…
Is My Newborn Pooping Normally?
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Is your infant vomiting or spitting up? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the sometimes-confusing differences with practical advice and explains the…
Newborn Vomiting vs. Spitting Up: A…
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Newborns often do not have the perfect skin we expect. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains some of the common skin conditions that newborns face, including…
The Basics: Your Newborn's Skin
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Parents often ask about blood tests during routine pediatric visits, but pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies that healthy children rarely need them. She shares…
When Does Your Child Really Need Lab Work?
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New parents often wait for their baby to cry before feeding, but earlier signs can be spotted. Cindy Gellner, MD, pediatrician at University of Utah Health, discusses…
The Basics: Is Your Newborn Hungry? Look for…
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Learn about the nurturing impact of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, with insights from pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD. This gentle practice helps…
How Skin-to-Skin Contact Benefits Both Baby and…
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