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Using Photo Filters on Social Media: Watch for the Red Flags
No matter your age, you cannot deny that social media and its accompanying array of photo filters have fully integrated into modern popular culture. Filters can be fun, creative, and can make us laugh! However, there are a few “red flags” to be aware of when engaging with photo filters.
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Rare Disease: Finding Answers for Patients with Mysterious Conditions
For a disease to be considered “rare,” fewer than 200,000 people in the United States will be affected by it. Some rare genetic disorders can be very difficult to diagnose, and for parents of a child with a rare disease, one of the most anxious times is the period of waiting for a diagnosis.
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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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Dangers of Button Batteries
They’re tiny, shiny, and hidden in everyday items, but button batteries can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed by a child. Learn where these batteries are hiding in your home, how to keep kids safe, and what to do in an emergency. Don’t miss these life-saving tips.
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10 Tips for Families New to Type 1 Diabetes
Parents and kids facing a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes are beginning a long-term period of learning basic and then more complex points of diabetes management.
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Scoliosis: Is the Curve in Your Child's Spine Normal?
Scoliosis is defined as curvature in the spine greater than 10 degrees. Scoliosis is a relatively common condition that causes the spine to curve and rotate into a C or S shape instead of a straight line.
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Baby’s Head Shape: Should You Be Concerned?
Bringing a baby home from the hospital can be a scary time for a parent as they navigate the first few months as an expanded family. The list of things to worry about as a child develops can seem endless, and baby’s head shape is a common item on that list.
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10 Things You Need to Know about Type 1 Diabetes
Having a child diagnosed with a life-long condition like diabetes can be very overwhelming, difficult and frustrating, but being informed can help you and your child manage this disease. Here's 10 things you need to know about type 1 diabetes.
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Febrile Seizures: What Are They and Can They Be Prevented?
Febrile seizures are the most common type of seizure in children, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful when it happens to your child. Read about the different kinds of febrile seizures and when it may be necessary for your child to see a pediatric neurologist.
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Bedwetting: 5 Common Reasons Why Children Wet the Bed
It may be an inconvenience for parents, but bedwetting is a common problem in children. Some children struggle to stay dry throughout the night from the day they are born and others are able to stay dry for several months, or years, and begin wetting the bed again.