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Posted by: Ursula M. Findlen, PhD on Jun 25, 2026

Hearing plays a vital role in your baby’s speech, language, and overall development. Learn how newborn hearing screenings work, what a “refer” result means, and why early testing and intervention can help children thrive.

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Noisy Breathing in Kids
Is your child a noisy breather? Find out why – and what to do about it.
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What To Expect From Ear Tube Surgery
Placing tubes in the ears has many benefits. An ear tube drains the fluid and equalizes the pressure in the middle ear. Ear tubes provide access to the infected area of the ear, allowing the use of eardrops to treat the ear infection.

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Why Is My Child Still Snoring After Having Their Tonsils and Adenoids Removed?

May 16, 2024

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition affecting 3-4% of children, is commonly found in those who snore and have physical airway collapse within the back of the nose and throat. It is associated with restless sleep and frequent awakenings at night and can present as tiredness during the day and attention and focus problems at school. Read More

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What You Need To Know About Strep Throat

Feb 15, 2024

You’ve probably heard of strep throat, but what exactly is this common condition? Read on to find out! Read More

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Sore Throat Spectrum: Runny Nose to Strep and Everything in Between

Jan 31, 2024

Sore throat can occur on its own, for multiple reasons, or it can be the sign of another illness. So, how do you know if your child should see a doctor? Read More

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Snoring: When To Be Concerned

Jan 12, 2024

If your child is snoring, there may be treatments to help address the problem. The most common reasons for snoring in children are enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Read More

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The Snot Palette: What Do All Those Colors Mean?

Oct 31, 2023

When it comes to mucous, consistency, color, volume and duration, should be assessed as well as other symptoms and the overall wellness of the child. Read More

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Hearing Loss: How It Can Affect a Family's Mental Health

May 02, 2023

Hearing loss occurs when a person cannot access sounds within the normal hearing range in both ears. The degree or severity of the hearing loss can vary from person to person depending on the cause. Read More

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Tongue Tie: Breastfeeding, Speech and a Tethered Tongue

Mar 04, 2020

Tongue tie is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions affecting an infant’s ability to feed and is often implicated as a potential cause for speech delay. Read More

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Ear Infections: Why Kids May Not Need 10 Days of Antibiotics

Feb 04, 2020

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommendations for treating childhood ear infections in 2013. The current guideline states that a full ten days of antibiotics may not be necessary for children over two years of age with non-severe ear infections. Read More