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• Three Tips for Tough Talks with Your Kids

  Illness, death or tragedies in the news: what should parents say?

• What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids

  What you need to know about cough and cold medicine for kids

• What pregnant women need to know about the Zika virus

  If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, here are some things to keep in mind:

• What is Plagiocephaly?

  What do you do if your child has an irregularly shaped head?

• 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. 

• Who Cares for Your Child in the Pediatric ER?

  High fevers, life-threatening trauma and severe wounds are just a few issues pediatric emergency medicine doctors treat regularly. No matter the ailment, bringing a child to the emergency room (ER) can be a stressful experience. The medical experts and caregivers in the pediatric ER are trained to calm your concerns while providing the best possible treatment for your child. 

• Is Your Child Ready To Walk to School?

  Is your child ready to walk to school? It can be scary for parents to make that decision, but teaching your child some basic rules and safety tips can help ease your concerns. 

• 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. 

• 10 Creative Ways to Keep Kids Active

  Many families are struggling to keep fit, especially with jobs and schoolwork increasingly taking place on screens at home. Because of physical distancing requirements, there aren’t as many opportunities for school team sports, and kids doing virtual learning aren’t getting PE classes at school. Think about how a brief walk to the school bus stop a few streets over and even walking between classes counts as daily exercise. Going from your bedroom to your computer hardly comes close as a substitute! 

• Teaching your children to let go of others' expectations

  This morning I experienced a small miracle. I emerged from my bedroom at seven o’clock after waking up (all on my own!) without children crying or yelling from their bedrooms to wake me. It felt like a little slice of heaven.