Anyone with children in middle school or above surely have dealt
with head lice in their own household or received that once or
twice a year note from the school nurse stating lice “has been
found
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So I’m taking a little break from my usual sharing of research
articles or medical guidelines pertaining to our children to really
just vent or shall I say, express my sadness in the fact my
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I have to be a bit selective when I highlight or bring attention to
a special day or week; it seems each and every day of the year is
associated with a cause or condition or theme. But there is
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During the course of my well-child-care visits (AKA physicals), I
often bring up the topic of portion control with patients (pending
their age if appropriate) and their parents/caregivers. And often
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How to Talk to Your Children about the Boston Bombing By: Jeremy
Shapiro My heart goes out to all those affected by the tragedy that
occurred in Boston last week. I am also extremely
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Summer is just around the corner and I know many of us will be
spending more time outdoors, which means greater amounts of sun
exposure. And with more sun exposure, it’s hard not to think
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A recurring theme I see in my office with parents of newborns and
infants is the question that begins with
“at what age will my
baby…?” And the fill in the blank ranges anywhere from
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One of my favorite development topics, as far as my baby
discussions go, is the introduction of solid foods (e.g. baby
cereals and the pureed vegetables and fruits.) The guidelines I
have always
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I love this time of year when the weather encourages us to get
outdoors and be physically active. And while baseball may be the
first sport that comes to mind when we think of spring-time, in
this
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