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Callista Dammann on Nov 25, 2025
Swimmer’s ear can turn summer fun into a painful problem. Learn how to help protect your child’s ears with five easy prevention tips, and when to call the pediatrician.
For years, many clinical studies didn’t reflect the rich diversity of the people they’re meant to help. Learn how including people of different ages, races, ethnicities and sexes in research leads to more accurate results, safer treatments and better health outcomes for everyone.
FPIES is a rare type of food allergy that doesn’t cause hives or swelling but can lead to severe vomiting and lethargy hours after eating. Learn how it presents in infants, why it’s tricky to diagnose, and why most children eventually outgrow it.
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Persistent fears continue about the safety of immunizations and autism. As celebrities weigh in and the internet can be full of misinformation we thought it was important to make our stance clear on vaccines. Read More
When your child is referred to a specialist, it can be a daunting experience. You often have to wait weeks (or months) for an appointment and may need to travel a significant distance just to get to the doctor’s office. Read More
It’s July and that means football players everywhere are knee deep in summer workouts, overnight skills camps and preparation for the start of two-a-day practices. There are few things parents can do to help with this ahead of time that can make a world of difference. Read More
A new study in the Journal of Pediatrics – and the media coverage it has sparked – may have some parents concerned. The study, published this week, found that nearly 46 percent of two-month-olds have a flat spot on their heads. Read More
Potty training can be tough on any parent and child. But when the child has autism, this rite of passage can be even more challenging. The sensory and obsessive compulsive issues that often accompany autism make it hard for some children to just sit on a toilet, let alone learn to use the bathroom Read More
For most Americans, Independence Day includes many of the same traditions: cookouts, family get-togethers, parades, and stories about how our freedom was won. Typically the day’s events end with fireworks. Read More
As July 4th draws near, family and friends prepare for celebratory bonfires and cookouts. Some families, however, may need to prepare a little differently to meet the needs of children with celiac disease, wheat allergies and gluten-intolerance. Read More
Funded through support from our local NHL hockey team, the Family Resource Center offers a place of respite for families – where they can quietly relax, exercise, do laundry, take a shower, use a computer – all within a short walk of their child’s bedside. Read More
