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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. 

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.

Is it okay to drink alcohol while pregnant?

A new report from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one in every 10 pregnant women has consumed alcohol within the last 30 days.

You, the flu and what to do

‘Tis the season- flu season, that is.

How to help a child through the transition of divorce

Divorce is an event that can cause a great deal of trauma and stress to a child’s life. Children may often question if the divorce is their fault or if there is more they could have done to keep their family together. While adults can understand the context and reasoning behind a divorce, children often do not, and likely may come up with their own versions of what they feel went wrong. Many times, the main thing a child sees is that the two most important people in his or her life will no longer live under the same roof, and this can cause them much confusion and distress.

The difference between a children’s emergency room and an adult emergency room that every parent should know

No one plans to end up in the emergency room. It just happens, usually when we least expect it. When our children become sick or injured, we are faced with difficult choices. Where is the best place to get care for my child? How do I know there isn’t something seriously wrong? Can I trust these caregivers to do the right thing for my kid?

Help your child get a good night’s sleep

Written by Betty Cheney, MD, MPH

How to treat your child's fever

When to treat a fever and why

What is Plagiocephaly?

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

Emily Headley, MS, ACSM EP-C