When your child’s doctor asks about ACEs, it’s a way of showing how much they care. It’s also an invitation to partner with them, to be aware of possible health risks, and meet them head-on with strength and resiliency.
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Sports drinks are everywhere. The large bottles of brightly colored drinks are a common feature at kids’ sports events – seen in baseball dugouts and the sidelines of football games.
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It’s amazing how much love we can feel for our babies—and remarkable how vulnerable that love can make us feel. Author Elizabeth Stone captured this feeling perfectly: “Making the decision to have a child—it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” It can be difficult to feel confident that this little part of you is...
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After so many years as a pediatrician, I’ve seen way too many injuries that could have been prevented. And after raising three kids, I understand how hard it can feel to keep them safe! You might be tempted to just cover them with a layer of bubble wrap to protect them. Instead, let’s look at some practical steps to childproof your home. Start childproofing by...
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So how can you protect your kids' eyesight? Here's what I tell parents:
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In the first few days at home with your new baby, you may see them make some unusual-looking movements. They might suddenly spread their arms wide, grab tightly onto your finger, or throw one arm out to the side. If you rub their cheek with your finger, they turn and seem to be frantically looking for it! What’s going on? Much of what a baby...
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Meeting your baby for the first time—and holding them skin to skin after an uncomplicated delivery—is truly magical. These first moments are not only deeply meaningful, they also begin your baby’s journey of bonding, comfort, and learning how to feed. During this special time, your healthcare team will also quietly begin caring for your newborn. A nurse will gently dry and clean your baby, and a pediatrician will perform a...
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Parents often have so many questions about helping babies sleep that they didn’t fit in one post! Here are additional questions I hear the most with answers from me, my fellow pediatricians, and pediatric health educators.
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