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Reflections on Parenthood | Celebrating Mother’s Day

You might expect that physicians who focus specifically on children would have an advantage when it comes to parenthood. While ...

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A Challenge for Healthy Living | Calling All Parents

I had a discussion with my children (an 8- and 14-year-old) about healthy eating this week. I find that as ...

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Head Injuries in Children | When Should Parents Worry?

All parents have hard and fast rules for their kids. In our house, we have some pretty clear rules about ...

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Ear Infections in Children

Ear infections in children are very common. Infection of the inner ear, also known as otitis media (OM), is the ...

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11 Reasons Why Women Stop Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is hard. There are a variety of reasons why women stop breastfeeding. Although breastfeeding is often promoted as a ...

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Food Allergies in Children

Although food allergies tend to be over-diagnosed, about 5% of children have true allergies to foods. Allergic children produce antibodies ...

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Preventing the Unnecessary Use of Antibiotics

One of the important decisions made daily by every physician is whether a child’s infection is viral or bacterial. Antibiotics ...

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7 Tips for Parents | Getting Your Toddler to Take Medicine

7 tips for parents on getting your toddler to take medicine (and maybe even enjoy it!): 1. Be Happy! Your ...