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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Choosing a maternity care provider is a big decision during pregnancy. More families are considering Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) because they offer caring, personalized, and evidence-based support for healthy pregnancies and positive births. This guide explains what CNMs do, how they help during pregnancy and birth, and why many people choose midwifery care. What does a Certified Nurse Midwife do? A Certified Nurse Midwife is...
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Not sure if your kid has a lingering cold or seasonal allergies? Learn the key differences and when to call your pediatrician.
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Once both of my kids were in elementary school, they started doing things more independently – showering on their own, walking to school together, sometimes even assembling their own PB&J for lunch. But the night my daughter slipped on a wet floor getting into the shower was a sobering reminder that parental supervision – and babyproofing the home – is never really finished, even after...
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All babies cry some, and some cry a lot. Others have colic and cry for hours straight most evenings. No matter which kind of baby you have, the crying is hard on both of you!
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Springtime allergies or hay fever cause plenty of misery – let’s talk about how to beat springtime allergies in kids!
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Concussions are one of those injuries that seem invisible: no cast, no stitches, no visible bruising. But beneath the surface, a concussion can disrupt a child’s ability to think, feel and function. With youth sports growing more competitive, and with many kids spending a lot of time on scooters and skateboards, I encourage parents to learn to recognize the signs of concussions so they can...
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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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