Dr. Laura Jana is a pediatrician and award-winning parenting and children’s book author. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, an MD from Case Western Reserve, and is the co-founder of Amazing Me Books. With a faculty appointment at Penn State University’s Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center, some of her key areas of focus are early brain and child development, health and wellness, and early education. Dr. Jana also serves as an author and media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and lives in Nebraska with her husband and 3 children.
My Child Has an Ear Infection. Now What?
If your child has an ear infection, you’re not alone! Ear infections are the most common diagnosis made during children’s visits to the doctor. While these infections can and do occur at any age (adults included), they’re most common during the first two to four years of life.
4 Simple Ways to Protect Your Family Against Cold & Flu Season
The sniffles, fevers and coughs that come with cold and flu season are never fun for parents and children alike.
What To Do When Your Child Has Colic
For expectant parents, simply hearing the word “colic” is enough to invoke feelings of fear. Caring for a baby with colic often (and understandably) causes…
What You Need to Know About Lice
I admit it. Despite being well-versed on head lice, the mere mention of it is enough to make me cringe and start to itch. Head…
Tummy Time: When Should I Start?
One of the most common questions parents have about newborns and infants relates to tummy time and just how much of it babies should get.…
Simple Solutions for Toddler Tantrums
A temper tantrum – defined by the U.S. National Library of Medicine as unpleasant and disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts – will challenge even the…
You’ve Got This: 3 Strategies to Boost Energy
Parenting is admittedly tiring. Both time and energy are understandably in short supply for just about every parent I know, including myself. But there are…
Doctor Visit Do’s: Tips for a Stress-Free Trip to the Pediatrician
Did you know that during the first five years of your child’s life, you’ll be visiting the pediatrician at least 12 times for well visits…
Educating Your Child’s Heart
Ask just about any parent what he or she wants most for their child and you will likely hear something like this: “All I want…
