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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Poison Safety at Home: What Parents Need to Know

Poison Safety at Home: What Parents Need to Know

Can you picture a skull and crossbones sticker on your childhood landline phone? Did it also have a number like the following? Poison Control Dial 1-800-222-1222 That landline may be long gone, but two things haven’t changed. Babies and young children are just as curious, impulsive, and vulnerable to ingesting poison as ever. And that number still works to get 24/7 advice. What has changed...

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The Power of Play at the Pediatrician’s Office

The Power of Play at the Pediatrician’s Office

Some of my favorite patients in the pediatrics clinic are stuffed animals. Elmo was a regular visitor in the past, but these days Minnie Mouse has lots of appointments, as do Sonic the Hedgehog, Paw Patrol pups, and Pikachu’s pals. Sometimes, a whole zoo of stuffed animals comes through my doors with their preschool-aged zookeeper. Usually, these stuffies join the visit for moral support. Just...

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Understanding Night Terrors: A Guide for Concerned Parents

Understanding Night Terrors: A Guide for Concerned Parents

Night terrors can be scary for a parent to witness, but the first thing I want you to know is this: your child is safe. I’ve been there—awakened in the night by a screaming, inconsolable 3-year-old, wishing I could comfort him somehow. Even as a pediatrician, I felt helpless in those moments. The good news is that night terrors are usually harmless, and most children...

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