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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

6 Dangerous School Sports And How To Prevent Injury

September 11, 2015

Athletes are favored highly in the US, whether it's professionals or Little Leaguers. A great deal of emphasis is put on success in sports...

tags: children's health , kids , kids health , kids safety , parenting , pediatrics , peds , safe sports , safety , sports

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

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...