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What happened when my family got head lice: a pediatrician’s perspective
Head lice is estimated to infect six to 12 million children each year in the United States.
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How to stay connected with your teenager
How is your communication with your teenager? Do you feel like they trust you enough to share anything with you? How would you know if something bad has happened to them? Pause for a moment and think about these questions.
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Some advice to my younger self about being a new mother
My husband and I are having another baby- a little boy- due in February. Our firstborn son is 10 years old, so our boys will be a decade apart. I often think about going through this for a second time, 10 years older than before. Knowing what I know now, I wish I could tell my younger self a few things.
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No more heading in youth soccer, but is this enough to keep kids safe?
Concussions are a hot topic these days, and for good reason.
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How to treat your child's fever
When to treat a fever and why
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When every bite is a fight - Diego’s struggle to overcome feeding difficulties
Diego was born on May 31st, 2012, and his parents, Diana and Freddy, were overjoyed. Diego was a happy, healthy baby, and he entered into the world as part of a family that radiates light and love.
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How one physical therapist overcame scoliosis and now helps children do the same
My Story
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How to Make Time-out an Effective Discipline Strategy
As a pediatric resident, I spend a lot of time discussing discipline with the parents of toddlers. I have found that many parents struggle to find an effective method of disciplining their children; they often try various forms of discipline, but are unable to find a method that really works. I begin discussing discipline at a child’s 12-month checkup so that parents have the tools necessary to establish a discipline technique early and use it effectively as their child grows.
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Three Tips for Tough Talks with Your Kids
Illness, death or tragedies in the news: what should parents say?
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What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids
What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids