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Learning to say goodbye.
I sat nursing my newborn son in what’s affectionately called “the yellow room.” It’s been that color for many years, since my mother-in-law was a girl. It was her bedroom back then- where she made her memories as a little girl, a teenager, a young woman. While sunlight danced around the cheerful walls, I nursed my son and noticed how he clenched my index finger with his tiny fingers. With his delicate hands wrapped tightly around mine, I was overwhelmed with love for this new little life.
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Redefining "spina bifida" through the lens of a camera, one photo at a time
Written by Amanda Kern
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Sibling Bullying: What to do when bullying happens inside your own home
My older brother and his family were recently in town for a vacation. One afternoon, I sat with him, his wife, and my husband talking, while the kids played nearby. We talked and laughed about growing up, and my sister-in-law asked my brother and I, “Did you guys fight much as kids?”
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What it means if your child fails his/her newborn hearing screening
Amid all of the excitement of a newborn child, there are several tests that your baby will undergo shortly after birth while the baby is still in the newborn nursery. One of those tests is a hearing screening, which checks to see if the most basic parts of the hearing mechanism are intact. We will discuss the newborn hearing screening, how it works, what the results mean, and what you should do if your child has an abnormal test result.
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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 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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How one physical therapist overcame scoliosis and now helps children do the same
My Story
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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
