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Autism, ADHD, And Anxiety Disorders (Part 1); ...

December 16, 2015

This is part one of a two-part series on the links between heredity and autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and anxiety ...

tags: adhd , anxiety disorder , autism , autism spectrum disorder , children's health , genetic testing , kids , pediatrics

5 Vaccine Myths Debunked

December 3, 2015

In the US, getting a child vaccinated is a must. You'll see the vaccine requirement in schools, and even daycare. But just because it's required...

tags: baby , childhood vaccinations , children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , vaccines

Things To Do Before College: A Medical Checklist...

November 12, 2015

Going to college can be a thrilling experience. Your child may be leaving home for the first time or traveling far away to new friends, new places...

tags: college , college students , health , immunizations , parenting , vaccines , wellness

5 Ways A Child Life Specialist Uses Play Therapy...

November 4, 2015

When your child is hospitalized, your main concern as a parent is making sure she receives whatever treatment is necessary to get her physically...

tags: child life specialist , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , play therapy

How Does A 504 Plan Assist Your Child In School?

October 27, 2015

You've noticed that your kid is struggling with school. She can't seem to finish a test on time and gets distracted easily. You think...

tags: 504 plan , allergies , diabetes , kids , kids health , mental health , parenting , pediatrics , peds

Fire And Water: Summer Safety Tips To Prevent ...

June 11, 2015

Fire and water may be opposing forces of nature, but both are leading causes of injury in children, especially during the warm summer months.

tags: burns , children's health , drowning , kids , kids health , kids safety , parenting , pediatrics , safety , summer

4 Ways To Get Older Siblings Excited and Involved...

April 14, 2015

Bringing a new baby into the family is a big change for everyone, especially older siblings. And changes”even positive ones”can be...

tags: baby , kids , kids health , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , pregnancy , pregnant , preparing for baby , siblings

Understanding the Risks of Infants and TV

April 7, 2015

The allure of an electronic screen and the possibilities that come with it are so enticing. Sometimes you feel like just kicking back on the ...

tags: children's health , infants , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , preschoolers , toddlers

Happy Child Life Month!

March 11, 2015

Child Life Specialists are trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their families overcome a hospitalization or other challenging...

tags: child life specialist , children's health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , surgery

Infant-Parent Relationship with Feeding

March 3, 2015

Parents of infants often evaluate their own competency as parents on how their baby is feeding and achieving growth and development. It'...

tags: baby , breastfeeding , formula feeding , infant nutrition , motherhood , parenting , pediatrics , peds

Things To Know If You're Child Has A Congenital...

February 17, 2015

February is American Heart Month. The well-publicized observancy does a ton to raise money and awareness for preventable heart disease. And with...

tags: baby , congenital heart defect , healthy heart , heart , heart health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds

What You Need to Know About Measles

February 3, 2015

You may have heard a lot about Measles in the news lately. We want to set the facts straight and make sure that you know the important points...

tags: childhood immunizations , kids , kids health , measles , parenting , pediatrics , prevention , vaccines

Guiding Your Child Through the Surgery Process

January 7, 2015

Surgery can be scary”especially when it's your kiddo's first time. We know that as a parent you want to know where to take your...