When a rash shows up on their child’s skin, parents tend to worry. And that’s understandable because rashes can look serious – especially hives
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My colleagues and I have seen an increase in the number of anxious children coming through our doors in recent years. These kids have faced stress from the effects of COVID-19 on their families, friends, school routines, and social activities. They’ve heard news coverage of traumatic events such as wildfires, elections, and racial injustice. Their anxiety is understandable. Stress and anxiety is rising in kids...
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A gun in a home with a curious child is a dangerous, and possibly lethal, combination. Since 2020, firearm injuries have been the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to reduce the risks our children encounter. This includes safely storing any firearms we have, monitoring the environments our children visit, and preventing exposure...
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Most babies aren’t born with nice round-shaped heads. Rather than looking like the cartoon characters Boss Baby or Jack Jack, real babies have skulls with lumps, bumps, and soft spots. It can look a bit concerning if you don’t know what you are looking at!
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Does giving your child vitamins help keep them healthy? Or, as a friend put it, does it “just make them have expensive pee?”
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