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How to Practice Healthy Feeding Dynamics
Fighting with a picky toddler about what they eat seems to be a rite of passage for most parents. In a healthy feeding dynamic, parents choose how, when, where and what children eat, without being overly restrictive or controlling.
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Understanding Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents commonly ask, “Does this put my other kids at higher risk for developing cancer as well?” Most of the time, the answer to this question is “no”.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Should Every Child Be Screened?
For several years, most pediatricians have been following guidelines created by medical experts that suggest all children between the ages of 18 and 24 months be screened for an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – even if the parents aren’t worried about development or behavior.
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Health Literacy and Partnering in Your Child's Care
We know there’s an overwhelming amount of complicated information about your child’s health, and we’re working to communicate more clearly. While we do that, here are some health literacy tips you can use before your next pediatrician’s visit.
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Bringing Your Baby Home
Bringing home a new baby for the first time can be a scary experience. Whether it’s your first, second or even fifth child, you are adding a new tiny little life into your home; a tiny person who is entirely dependent upon you to meet all of their wants and needs.
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The Effects of Weight-related Bullying
We are all likely aware of the negative impact that excess weight can have on our kids’ physical health, but what about the impact of obesity on their emotional and psychological health?
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How to Get Rid of Head Lice
“Mommy, my head itches!” Not the words you want to hear from your child, because it usually means one thing- head lice. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released a statement that children with head lice do not need to be kept home from school which understandably has many
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Sexting: What Parents Need to Know
By fostering open communication, setting clear boundaries, and providing guidance, you can help your teen navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
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How to Create Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
Knowing what to feed your toddler/preschooler can be challenging! Not only are their likes and dislikes constantly changing but it is also hard to know what needs to be served to provide him or her with a balanced and nutritious diet.
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Is it Flu or Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
Headache, vomiting, dizziness – sounds like the flu, right? It could be but these are also symptoms of something much more serious: carbon monoxide poisoning.