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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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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 to treat your child's fever
When to treat a fever and why
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What is Plagiocephaly?
What do you do if your child has an irregularly shaped head?
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Parents Need To Know
When your little one goes off to daycare or school, they might come home with more than a craft project: hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It’s a common viral rash that can quickly spread to the entire family.
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Is My Child On Track Developmentally?
Parents often worry whether their child is developing in a normal, healthy manner. Regular pediatric appointments will track physical growth and development, but parents and caregivers should monitor day-to-day progress, too.
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Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized
We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation.
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Does My Child Have ADHD?
Many families have opted for virtual education over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so parents have been able to observe their children in an academic setting. And some wonder if their children’s difficulty adapting to virtual learning may be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
