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Posted by: Emily Decker, MD on Apr 28, 2021

Not all enrichment programs are created equal, so early preparation and research is a must before deciding to enroll your child for the summer.

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Sleep Training for Babies: How Everyone Can Get a Better Night’s Sleep
The joys of having a new baby…. and oh, the restless, sleep-deprived nights! One of the most common questions I get asked as a pediatrician is how to sleep train a baby. This is a time-tested recipe for establishing a sleep routine early on.
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What You Need to Know About Herpes Mouth Sores
If you have experienced a cold sore, you are already familiar with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1). But did you know that cold sore actually began much earlier, typically during your toddler years?

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Does My Child Need to Take a Vitamin?

Jan 26, 2021

The question of whether or not to give a child a vitamin supplement is one that many parents ask their healthcare provider. Other than possibly being an unnecessary cost, there are other things to consider. Read More

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Impetigo: What You Need to Know

Jan 13, 2021

Impetigo is common on the face, especially around the nose and mouth. It usually begins as small sores that are red and a little itchy. Read More

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Transition of Care: Helping Teens Become More Involved in Their Healthcare

Dec 15, 2020

"Transition of care" is the preparation of teenagers and young adults to become more involved in their own healthcare, help them learn how to make medical decisions and eventually assist them in a planned move from pediatric healthcare providers to adult providers. Read More

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Let’s Smoke Out Tobacco: How to Talk to Your Child About Tobacco Products

Nov 19, 2020

This increasingly complicated world can be difficult for parents to navigate, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed and ill-prepared to address the topic of tobacco use with their children. Read More

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5 Tips to Help You Prepare for a Telehealth Visit

Oct 01, 2020

Telemedicine can be a convenient and safe way to communicate with your provider in real time. Here are some tips to making your telemedicine video visit successful and less stressful! Read More

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Motherhood and Race: Ways to Support Black Breastfeeding Moms

Aug 19, 2020

While breastfeeding may come easy for a few women, for most there are significant challenges. For Black women, the road to successful breastfeeding can be much harder, if not impossible, given barriers they face which have been rooted in racism and bias. Read More

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5 Things to Know Before Taking Your Kids to the Doctor During COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020

These tips can help parents make informed decisions along with your children’s medical provider about how and when to resume in-person care. There are also ways you can help prepare your child for a visit. Read More

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Keeping Children Healthy: The Importance of Well-Visits

May 27, 2020

Visits to doctors have decreased in many areas of the country because parents are afraid to potentially expose their children to COVID-19. What you may not know is that doctors and their office staff have been taking measures to protect patients, families and staff. Read More