Newborn babies’ skin is often red, blotchy, and bumpy but most of these imperfections are nothing to worry about!
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To limit your teen's use of media and phones - start by talking with them about their goals and ask for their ideas. And use the AAP Family Media Plan.
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You've talked with your child about why lying is wrong. What more can you do to help them be honest more often?
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Babywearing can help parents and infants get through those challenging early days of infancy, especially if you have a more “colicky” baby.
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A mom in my office the other day was wearing a T-shirt that said: “Raising small humans is exhausting.” It really is, isn’t it? The shirt sparked such a fun conversation I almost forgot to check her kid’s ear! We agreed one of the hardest parts of parenting is the endless laundry.
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Why are so many teal-colored pumpkins popping up in Halloween displays? To support trick-or-treaters with food allergies! Last fall, I noticed my neighbor and her sons had put out one of these teal pumpkins on their porch. When I complimented it, she told me what it symbolized – what a great idea!
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If you are seeing crusty sores around your child’s nose or mouth, they probably have “impetigo.” Many parents will tell me their child has “infantigo” – which isn’t a bad name for this easily treatable skin infection commonly found in young kids!
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If a blood test confirms that your child is anemic, we’ll recommend treatment based on the degree of their anemia. In all cases, you should focus on feeding them an iron-rich diet.
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