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What to Do When Your Child Swears
Children may use swear words because they have heard adults use them, they are frustrated or angry and don’t have the skills to express themselves, to show they are tough or to bully others. So, how do we discourage and manage swearing?
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How to Stop Your Child’s Whining
Understanding why your child is whining is important in determining how to respond and it will help problem solve their needs. Learn how you can manage you child's whining.
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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce
Helping your child cope with divorce is not about having all the answers—it’s about being available, honest, and supportive.
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Bladder Exstrophy: 4 Things to Know
Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that happens when a baby's bladder sticks out through the wall of the stomach. Bladder exstrophy affects the organs in the urinary and reproductive systems. It can cause problems with the abdominal wall, bladder, genitals, pelvic bones, rectum and anus.
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Is My Infant Formula Safe?
In March 2025, a consumer report revealed some infant formulas contained harmful chemicals like arsenic, lead, and BPA. This consumer report has urged the FDA to strengthen safety measures.
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Nicotine Pouches: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding what nicotine pouches are and how to prevent accidental poisoning in children is crucial for keeping our little ones safe.
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Keeping Kids Safe Around Cannabis (Marijuana) Edibles
As a pediatrician in training, I have seen too many children come into the Emergency Department or admitted to the hospital with abnormal behavior or difficulty breathing from eating marijuana edibles. I urge all parents and caregivers to follow a few simple steps to keep children safer.
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H5 Bird Flu: Everything You Need to Know
Bird flu, or avian flu, is a naturally occurring illness caused by Type A influenza viruses. To minimize the risk of exposure to bird flu, follow these preventive measures recommended by the CDC.
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Supporting Kids After a Burn Injury
Burn injuries can affect more than just the skin, they can impact a child’s confidence and sense of belonging as they grow. Learn how to support your child emotionally after a burn injury with tips for building resilience, encouraging confidence, and finding community.
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Thakkar Lab
Under the direction of Rajan Thakkar, MD, the Thakkar lab’s research aims to examine immune function at the systemic and tissue level in pediatric thermal injury using both whole blood and tissue specimens.