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Car Seat Conundrums – You Asked, We Answered
We asked for your car seat questions on Facebook and you delivered! Here are the answers to some of your questions. Does my really tall 7 year old need to sit in a booster? Laws vary from state to state, but here in Ohio a child must sit in a booster until they are 8 or 4’9.” So,
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Addiction, Motherhood and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
When a woman is addicted or dependent on drugs and medications during pregnancy, her baby is at risk for being born dependent on those medications. As a result of the current opioid epidemic, an increasing number of babies are being born dependent on opiates.
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Cicadas: They're Baaack!
I am not an insect expert, but as the mom of three boys, I have had a bit of insect experience. We have raised caterpillars into butterflies, we had a ladybug infestation, and who could forget the time my youngest ate a grub while my husband was “watching” him.
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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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Heavy Periods: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common problem during adolescence. Heavy menstrual bleeding can negatively impact quality of life, school attendance, and participation in after-school sports and activities.
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Laundry Detergent Packet Dangers
Hey, moms and dads: I get it. You are busy. I’m a parent. I’m busy, too. My calendar is so full that I have to schedule time with my husband or it doesn’t happen. So I love products that make my life easier.
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How Exposure to Domestic Violence Impacts Child Development
Domestic violence in the home affects more than just the immediate victim. If children are present to see and/or hear it, it takes a toll on their healthy, natural development unless they receive support to help them cope and heal.
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Labial Adhesions: The Gynecological Problem You Haven’t Heard About
When the inner lips (labia minora) of the vagina become stuck together, it is called a labial adhesion. This is typically seen in girls between the ages of 3 months and 6 years old.
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Using Video Analysis to Prevent Throwing Injuries
There are many parts to any athletic movement, and they all affect one another in a chain reaction. These are just a few of the common biomechanical issues we see and can correct. We use Video Analysis for numerous sports, including baseball, softball, volleyball, running and swimming. Athletic Trainers are experts in biomechanics and this tool helps us do even more for our young athletes.
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Potty Talk: Do You Know Squat About Constipation?
There is no shortage of television commercials related to constipation medications. It seems that everyone is constipated these days. Not surprisingly, constipation happens in children too.