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Healthy Chats – The Birds & Bees Part 1

Parents are very comfortable talking about health issues yet they’re very reluctant to have to introduce the topic about the birds and the bees. I know. I myself struggled with my own children. I even struggled with the patients in my own practice. My name is Dr. de Freitas. I am a pediatrician and created […]

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Healthy Chats – Shedding Light on “the Birds & the Bees”

March 4, 2013 No Comment

Healthy Chats for Moms: Shedding Light on “the Birds & the Bees” Growing up can definitely be a confusing time for both children and their parents. Children are beginning to notice many different changes happening to their bodies. This period of time can definitely be embarrassing for children to go through, as they are not […]

Healthy Chats – Shedding Light on “Growing Up”

October 15, 2012 No Comment

Healthy Chats for Girls: Shedding Light on Puberty Growing up can definitely be a confusing time for both children and their parents. Children are beginning to notice different changes happening to their bodies, such as hair starting to grow in new places and their voices cracking. This period of time can definitely be embarrassing for […]

Healthy Chats for Girls

February 15, 2012 No Comment

Mothers and Daughters Have Fun Learning About Puberty and Womanhood The Parent Connection presents “Healthy Chats for Girls,” a fun approach to the sensitive topics of puberty and growing up with Dr. Chrystal de Freitas. The three-hour seminar for mothers and daughters (ages 9-12) will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2 p.m. […]

Teaching Kids Gratitude, the Healthy Attitude

May 23, 2019 No Comment

Lately, I’ve been thinking about all the things in my life I am grateful for. The unique privilege that is my calling – to teach mothers and daughters about puberty, birth and conception, and to serve my community as a pediatrician. A recent thank you note I received meant a great deal to me, and […]

What Do You Really Want?

January 17, 2019 No Comment

It’s a new year, and everyone’s thinking, to some degree, how can I get what I want this year? Out of life, out of my relationships, out of my career. For parents of teenage girls, a great resolution can be to help them articulate what they really want. It may come as a surprise, but very few teenagers, […]

Everyday, There’s a Reason to Celebrate Life!

January 19, 2017 No Comment

Reasons to Celebrate! Living in the Carmel Valley San Diego community means there are plenty of things to be thankful for. We have some of the best weather in the world and can enjoy the company of some of the best people around. Events such as weddings, graduations, births, birthdays, and anniversaries can be a […]

The Influenza Vaccine…What No More Flu Mist?!

August 4, 2016 No Comment

For the past several years, we pediatricians were thrilled to have the option of offering families the Flu Mist. The children loved us for it too! A quick nose spray instead of a shot, which protected them from the influenza. A nasty respiratory illness. But now, the Flu Mist is gone. So what happened???? Luckily, […]

Your Baby and Shots – What to Expect

April 12, 2016 No Comment

My baby is due for her first round of shots soon, and I’m a nervous wreck. How can I make my little one as comfortable as possible both during and after the appointment? Before heading to the appointment, calm your nerves by making a list of the questions you have. Perhaps you have specific questions […]

Parenting by Positive Discipline

January 15, 2016 No Comment

Parenting is one of the most challenging experiences that I have had to face. Yet, it has also been the most rewarding. There is much to learn and it provides us with an opportunity to grow as a person and a professional. It does take discipline. A word that seems to have a negative connotation. […]

The Sore Throat Dilemma

June 2, 2015 No Comment

Is it Strep, is it allergies or is it just a sore throat? How many times do we pediatricians hear this complaint? Even for us in the medical field it is not an exact science to diagnose a strep throat. Many factors are taken into account when a sick child presents with a sore throat. […]

How to Protect Kids from the Sun

May 20, 2015 No Comment

Too many parents wrongly assume that the sun is only dangerous when it’s shining brightly. The fact is, the sun’s rays are dangerous no matter what time of the year, and too much exposure during childhood can lead to serious problems later in life. Parents should pay special care to protect their kids when playing […]