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Impact of Mother's Generation to Generation

Mother’s Day 2019 Leah R. Lightman It’s not Dr. Lightman writing this week. Sorry. This is a Mother’s Day column. He speaks to women all day long, day in and day out, about their children and their being mothers...
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No Bumpers, Please

Crib bumpers seem like a way to protect babies from injuries. In reality, a safe crib without bumpers is the best way to go because bumpers increase the risk of SIDS.
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Friendships and Playdates Early in Life

Hylton I Lightman, MD DCH (SA) FAAP On the cuteness scale of 1-10, it’s a 12. I’m talking about watching toddlers and small children play together.  Or two children are on the same mat, each doing his own thing.  It’s a delight…
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The nearly forgotten, Children of Divorce

Hylton I Lightman MD DCH (SA) FAAP A mother said to me, “I made two smart decisions in my life, Dr. Lightman.  The first was to get married and the second was to divorce.  At least I have three beautiful children.” Indeed, her children…
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Breastfeeding Nutritional Gold Standard for Babies

As your pediatric and family care practice, our goal first and foremost is to provide the best well and healthcare, resources and...
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Inspiration from Inspiring Mothers

INSPIRATION FROM INSPIRING MOTHERS  Hylton I Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP and Leah Lightman You’re observant.  Yes, there’s a second byline this week and it belongs to my wife. My wife works in my office and, as a result, speaks…